252 7th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

The 19-story, 352-unit residential building at 252 7th Avenue in Chelsea, owned by Angel Vargas and constructed in 1910, has experienced several recurring maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, between January 2024 and July 2025, there were multiple Department of Health complaints regarding food establishment conditions related to pet/animal issues, suggesting ongoing sanitation concerns.

The building has also faced documented heating and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed in December 2024 and January 2025, though some of these issues were reportedly resolved. A series of Tenant Safety Inspections conducted between 2023 and 2024 resulted in Oath Violations being served, indicating potential safety concerns requiring attention. The building currently has multiple active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous (Class 1) ECB violations, and there are several unresolved ECB violations from 2021-2024 that require attention.

During 2022-2023, there were numerous construction-related issues documented, including violations for work not conforming to approved construction documents, improper sidewalk shed storage, and safety concerns related to various construction elements. The building's recent record shows consistent rodent inspection compliance, with most inspections passing, and relatively low instances of bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past three years. The property has maintained regular permit issuance for necessary work, including plumbing and electrical permits, though the persistent nature of some violations and maintenance issues suggests ongoing management challenges.