209 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 12-unit, 7-story building at 209 West 20th Street in Chelsea, owned by Jeff Mann and built in 2004, has had several notable incidents and ongoing issues since 2021. Most recently, in April 2023, there were incidents involving food safety concerns, including reports of rodents/insects/garbage and food poisoning, though these were subsequently addressed or deemed isolated incidents. The building has faced persistent challenges with standing water on the sidewalk in 2021, which required inspections and resulted in a summons.

There have been multiple complaints about illegal hotel rooms in the building between 2021 and 2023, with inspectors unable to gain access during final attempts. The property has also experienced issues requiring Housing Maintenance Code interventions, including cabinet repairs in 2021 and multiple violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings in 2023. The building's systems have been subject to scrutiny, with violations noted for unauthorized work on building facade signs in 2022 and concerns about laundry equipment installations. However, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the most recent filings from 2020 through 2025.

Recent rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025 have consistently resulted in passing scores, indicating effective pest management. The building has experienced periodic violations that have been dismissed upon resolution, including issues related to facade maintenance and external inspections. While there have been several violations and service requests over the years, many have been promptly addressed or closed without ongoing concerns. The most recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 and rodent inspections from 2025 suggest that the building is currently meeting key health and safety requirements, though historical patterns of complaints and violations indicate areas that have required attention over time.