226 West 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
226 West 21st Street is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building in Chelsea, built in 1920 and currently owned by Sandra Gecker. The building has experienced ongoing rodent issues, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 showing varying degrees of rodent activity, including recent rat sightings in 2024 and a failed inspection in June 2025. From 2018 through 2024, there were multiple complaints filed through 311, primarily regarding rodent sightings and signs of infestation, though several inspections found no violations at the time of inspection.
The property has also had recurring issues with heat and hot water service, most recently in January 2025, which was temporarily resolved according to HPD. Additionally, there are active violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2018 and 2021, as well as an open Housing Maintenance Code violation from April 2024 regarding the annual bedbug report filing. The building's maintenance history shows some improvements, particularly regarding rodent control measures implemented in 2024, including bait application and follow-up inspections.
Bedbug reports have been consistently filed between 2019 and 2023, showing zero infested units in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, indicating effective pest management in this regard. While the building has passed several health and safety inspections, the persistent rodent activity and recent heat service issues suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The property management has generally complied with reporting requirements and responded to inspections, though the pattern of rodent complaints and violations indicates this remains a significant concern for tenants.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 6449 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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