160 7th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 14-story, 196-unit building at 160 7th Avenue in Chelsea, owned by Paul Desormeaux, has faced ongoing challenges with sanitation and maintenance since 2018. Most recently, in September 2024, violations were issued for a rodent infestation in apartment 915, and the building experienced another pest-related complaint through the 311 system. The property has a documented history of rodent problems, with multiple inspections showing rat activity in 2022-2023, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have passed.

Between 2019-2020, there were significant housing maintenance issues, including multiple emergencies involving mold, water damage, and various repair needs. The building's response to these problems has been mixed; while some violations have been addressed, there are ongoing concerns about timely resolution of pest-related issues. The property's history also includes several Department of Buildings complaints and violations, though many were dismissed or resolved.

These include complaints about exterior maintenance (2021), plumbing work (2019), and construction-related issues (2020-2022). Health department records show a pattern of food establishment complaints between 2020-2024, including incidents of food poisoning and unsanitary conditions, particularly related to a food establishment within the building. While the building has had two documented instances of bedbug infestations (2019), recent filings from 2020-2025 show no active infestations. The building's management has maintained regular communication with regulatory agencies, as evidenced by multiple permit filings and inspections, though some permits have taken time to process, while others were issued relatively quickly.