218 West 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 118-year-old building at 218 West 22nd Street in Chelsea, currently owned by Kyle Koppel, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems over recent years, with the most recent complaints in early 2025 and multiple incidents throughout 2024. Between January and February 2024 alone, there were at least eight documented heat/hot water complaints, many of which could not be verified due to lack of access to units during inspections.

The building has also faced several significant maintenance challenges, including violations related to self-closing doors (notably in Apartment 3R), elevated hot water temperatures (in Apartments 4FE and 5R), and a blocked fire escape at the 4th story balcony in 2023. Inspection records show a pattern of heating system problems, with the Department of Buildings issuing boiler-related complaints in 2024, though inspections did not result in violations. The property has a history of pest management challenges, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing passed rodent inspections, though there were reports of rat activity noted in earlier inspections.

The building's maintenance record shows some improvements, as evidenced by the absence of bedbug infestations in recent filings (2022-2024) and the resolution of several housing maintenance code violations. The property underwent various permitted work between 2018 and 2020, including window-related work and other minor improvements, though there were also complaints about work being done without proper permits in 2020. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections and shows no reported bedbug infestations, the recurring heating and hot water issues remain a significant concern for residents.