216 West 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 5-story, 15-unit old law tenement building at 216 West 22nd Street in Chelsea, constructed in 1901, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in December 2023, there were complaints about heat and hot water in individual apartments, though these were promptly addressed within one day. The building has faced recurring interior maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 4FW, which experienced multiple violations in 2020 related to peeling paint, electrical issues, and window guard safety.

More recently, in November 2023, window guard violations were recorded in apartment 4FW. The building's systems and infrastructure have received attention through multiple permits issued between 2018-2020 for plumbing and electrical work, though specific details on the nature of these improvements are not provided in the records. The property has an interesting maintenance history regarding pest control, with consistent bedbug reports from 2020-2024 showing no infestations.

However, there was a period of rodent issues in mid-2023, with multiple bait applications recorded between May and June 2023, though recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. Two notable complaints from 2019 regarding gas utilities and illegal hotel rooms were investigated, with no violations found upon inspection. A significant building code violation regarding staircase maintenance was recorded in 2018, though this was resolved with a $250 penalty. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by the closure of various Housing Maintenance Code Violations and prompt resolutions of 311 complaints, though some issues have required multiple inspections and follow-ups to confirm resolution.