224 West 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

224 West 21st Street is a 5-story, 17-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Chelsea and owned by Wycliffe Chelsea LLC, dating back to 1920. The property has experienced recurring pest issues over the past several years, with documented complaints about pests in 2020 and 2022, including an active violation as of September 2020 for a mouse infestation in Apartment 1. The building has faced several other significant maintenance challenges, including a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in April 2020, which was resolved after tenant reports confirmed restoration of service.

More recently, in April 2022, a boiler-related violation was issued regarding improper signage, though this was later resolved. The building's maintenance record shows ongoing rodent control efforts, with multiple inspections revealing varying degrees of rat activity between 2019 and 2025. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 resulted in a failed outcome for "Other Reasons," though specifics were not provided.

Two active violations remain on record from June 2023 related to the failure to file 2018 external low-pressure inspection documentation. Notably, the property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the official filings since 2019, suggesting effective pest management in this area. While the building faces periodic maintenance challenges, the owners have generally responded to violations and complaints as they arise, with many issues being resolved through appropriate inspections and corrections.