226 West 25th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

226 West 25th Street is a 5-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building in Chelsea, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Avi Stern. The building has experienced several significant structural and maintenance issues in recent years.

Most notably, in September 2024, three complaints were filed regarding building stability concerns, including shaking/vibrating issues, structural monitoring requirements, and disrepair of the exterior facade including decorative stones and brickwork, though one of these complaints received a "No Violation Warranted" disposition upon inspection. The building faced a major structural inspection period in 2022-2024, with identified issues including problematic window lintels and deteriorated materials. The Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board have active violations related to the building's exterior condition and structural concerns, with penalties imposed in 2024.

The building has a documented history of service requests and maintenance issues, including a heat/hot water outage affecting the entire building in 2018 and a pest-related complaint in 2023 where inspectors were unable to gain access for evaluation. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained an effective pest control record in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2018 and passing rodent inspections in 2024, 2019, 2018, and 2017. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including issues with heat and structural concerns, the most recent inspections have generally resulted in either no violations or resolved conditions, with the exception of some active structural violations that remain under review as of 2024.