275 West 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The five-story, 5-unit building at 275 West 22nd Street in Chelsea, owned by David Ohebshalom and built in 1901, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in late 2024. Between November 2024 and January 2025, there were significant problems documented through 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints, including water leaks (with violations issued for "heavy flow" conditions), mold issues, and various infrastructure problems such as window frame issues, cabinet problems, and intercom system faults. The building has also faced some access issues for inspections, where HPD inspectors were unable to gain entry on multiple occasions, particularly regarding janitorial/supervisor concerns.

Earlier violations from 2023-2024 showed various maintenance needs, including roof repairs, door issues, and an emergency regarding the building's heating system/boiler room access information. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations since 2019, and has made efforts to address rodent issues, with multiple bait applications documented in 2023. Most recently, in June 2025, rodent inspections resulted in passing grades, though there had been previous instances of rat activity in 2022-2023.

The building's violation history shows a mix of unresolved and resolved issues, with some ongoing violations in 2024-2025, particularly regarding repairs needed in Apartment B related to cabinets, floors, and doors, though some previous violations from 2022-2023 have been officially closed. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations for different issues over the past few years, including exterior lighting problems, roof leaks, and maintenance code violations regarding self-closing doors. While the building has shown responsiveness in addressing many issues, as evidenced by the closure of numerous violations, there are still some open concerns as of early 2025, particularly regarding the building's infrastructure and maintenance systems. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance with no documented infestations in recent years, and while there have been rodent concerns in the past, recent inspections in 2025 have shown improvement in this area, with no current violations noted.