211 West 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

211 West 21st Street is a 15-unit, 5-story old law tenement building constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Elaine Gorlechen. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly concerning heating and pest control. Between October and November 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints about inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with HPD inspecting and issuing violations.

More recently, in May 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene confirmed rodent violations requiring follow-up inspections. These building-wide issues are notable, particularly given the building's age. The property has a documented history of infrastructure and maintenance challenges, including several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations in 2020 related to façade maintenance, with specific issues noted regarding spalling concrete and loose pieces on the facade.

In late 2024, multiple violations were issued regarding self-closing doors and latchsets in the first-story public hall, indicating ongoing maintenance concerns. The building has undergone regular rodent control measures, with bait applied in multiple instances between 2022 and 2025, though inspections show varying results from failed to passed compliance. Heating system problems have been particularly persistent, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between 2023 and 2024. On a positive note, the building's bedbug reports from 2019 to 2025 consistently show zero infested or re-infested units, suggesting effective pest management in this regard.