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223 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

11
DOB Complaints
4
311 Housing Calls
6
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 223 West 20th Street

The 10-unit, 5-story building at 223 West 20th Street in Chelsea, owned by Michael Besen and built in 1901, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is the apartment 4B situation from September 2024, which currently has multiple open violations including problems with gas supply to the kitchen range, missing carbon monoxide detector(s), non-functional smoke detector, and issues with self-closing doors.

Earlier in 2024, there were emergency complaints regarding cooking gas and electric/gas range problems. The building underwent hot water repairs in 2024, and various violations were issued in March 2024 related to fire safety and tenant protection plan notice requirements during what appears to be renovation work. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations or eradications across multiple reporting periods from 2021 to 2024.

rodent inspections in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 have all passed, indicating no persistent rodent issues. However, the building did experience some violations related to building maintenance and safety requirements, including fire safety and tenant protection plan notice distribution violations in March 2024 that resulted in fines totaling $18,750. The Department of Buildings conducted several inspections in 2023 related to work being performed without proper permits and tenant safety requirements, though these complaints were ultimately closed with no violations found at the time of inspection.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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223 West 20th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chelsea.

Building Characteristics

Total units 10
Year built 1901
Total area 6965 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
4
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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223 West 20th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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223 West 20th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 223 West 20th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-08-272024-09-07Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-012024-09-06General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2023-03-262023-04-06Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-03-262023-04-06Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 223 West 20th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-09-05COpenNone4B§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-05BOpenNone4B§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-05BOpenNone4B§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-05COpenNone4B§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-05BOpenNone4B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 223 West 20th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-09-01 15:15GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2024-08-27 13:09APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2023-03-26 20:05PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2023-03-26 20:05UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 223 West 20th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16548732023-12-05CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2023-12-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-06)
16324942023-03-26CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-03-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-27)
16324622023-03-25CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal Activity2023-03-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-28)
16324632023-03-25CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal Activity2023-03-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-28)
16322162023-03-23CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2023-03-21Oath Violation Served (2023-03-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 223 West 20th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907985972023-11-27
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 223 West 20th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 223 West 20th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-250002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-04-250002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-130002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 223 West 20th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-26InitialPassed
2024-07-17InitialPassed
2023-06-28InitialPassed
2022-10-11InitialPassed
2022-03-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 223 West 20th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 223 West 20th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 223 West 20th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-03-2135666650KMELL RENOVATION SERVICESFAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE NOTICE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED IN APARTMENT 2B UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB NUMBER WITH NO NOTICE OF TPP POSTED ON EACH FLORESOLVE3125.03125.0
2023-03-2135666651MMELL RENOVATION SERVICESFAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE NOTICE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB NUMBER WITH NO NOTICE OF TPP POSTED ON EACH FLOOR IN AN OCCUPIERESOLVE3125.03125.0
2023-03-2135666652YMELL RENOVATION SERVICESFAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE NOTICE OF TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB NUMBER WITH NO NOTICE OF TENANT PROTECTION PLAN POSTED ON EARESOLVE3125.03125.0
2023-03-2135666653XMELL RENOVATION SERVICESFAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE NOTICE OF TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB NUMBER WITH NO NOTICE OF TENANT PROTECTION PLAN POSTED ON EARESOLVE3125.03125.0
2023-03-2135666654HMELL RENOVATION SERVICESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NO FIRESTOPPING PER BC 712.3;27-345.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED IN APARTMENTS 2B AND 3A ENTIRE FLOORS HAD BEEN REMOVED WALLS RERESOLVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 223 West 20th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 223 West 20th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 223 West 20th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 223 West 20th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 223 West 20th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 223 West 20th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 223 West 20th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 223 West 20th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 223 West 20th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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