255 West 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 6-story, 19-unit New Law Tenement building at 255 West 22nd Street in Chelsea, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Katz 36170 22nd Street LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. As of March 2025, there is an open complaint regarding a door/window issue, and the building has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity, with the most recent compliance inspection in June 2025 showing passing results. The building has faced recurring concerns about garbage/recycling storage (notably in 2020 and 2023), fire escape safety (2023), and heat/hot water issues across the entire building (2022), though many of these complaints did not result in violations upon inspection.

The property has also had some critical maintenance violations, including two open issues from 2021 regarding plaster and paint conditions in Apartment 1A's bathroom and kitchen. There were temporary construction issues in late 2022 involving unsupported scaffolding, which resulted in a $625 penalty, though this violation was later resolved. Bedbug reports show no infestations from 2019 through 2024, and while there have been several rodent control measures implemented between 2022 and 2025, the most recent inspections have passed.

The building has undergone various repairs and maintenance work as evidenced by permits issued in 2019, including electrical and plumbing work. The history of 311 complaints and violations suggests ongoing attention to building maintenance is required, with particular focus areas including waste management, heating systems, and building safety features. Most recent inspections and bedbug reports indicate improved conditions, though the open door/window complaint from 2025 marks the most current maintenance issue on record.