249 West 26th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

The five-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building at 249 West 26th Street in Chelsea, built in 1901 and currently owned by Chelsea Partners I, LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems occurring between 2021-2023. The building struggled with heat and hot water systems during winter 2023, with multiple emergency complaints filed, though these issues were reportedly resolved promptly according to HPD records. There were also two separate incidents of sewage odor affecting indoor air quality in summer 2023.

More generally, the building has faced multiple plumbing and mechanical system challenges, including cooking gas, electrical, and water-related problems documented through various 311 complaints and HPD violations. The most recent building inspections in 2022 revealed multiple maintenance issues, including floor defects, window problems, and door system deficiencies in several apartments (notably 5A, 5D, and 2B). While many violations were closed out through remediation, as of 2024 only the kitchen door issue in apartment 1A and certain hallway maintenance matters remained open.

The building has maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with no reported infestations in the past three years (2022-2025). Historical records indicate past rodent issues in 2011, but more recent inspections consistently passed, suggesting improved pest management. The property has undergone several permitted renovation projects between 2019-2021, though there were multiple complaints regarding possible unpermitted work, all of which were investigated with no violations found at the time of inspection.