206 West 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 4-story, 47-unit residential building at 206 West 21st Street in Chelsea, owned by Ramiel Benyehuda, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly in 2023-2024. The building has faced multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage, with three such complaints filed in late 2024 alone, though inspections found no violations. There have also been two significant incidents involving water leaks with heavy flow in June 2023, and multiple complaints regarding pests during the same period, though inspections did not result in any violations.

A heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building was filed in October 2023, but inspectors were unable to gain access to perform an evaluation. The property has undergone various inspections and faced several violations, including a 2024 violation for not posting required superintendent contact information in the entrance area, and a 2023 violation regarding an uncapped heat radiator valve in the public hall. Historically, the building has shown periodic issues with bedbugs, particularly in 2019-2021 when infestations were reported in 2-4 units, though recent bedbug reports from 2021-2025 show no current infestations.

The building has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted annually between 2017 and 2025, indicating effective pest control measures. The Department of Buildings records show several complaints related to unauthorized work and building stability concerns, though inspections generally found no violations. Notable maintenance issues have included problems with building systems such as plumbing, heat, and water supply, with several emergency complaints properly addressed, though some inspections faced access issues. The building's management has been responsive to violations, as evidenced by prompt certification of correction dates for most recent violations, while achieving consistent passing results in various health and safety inspections including rodent control.