231 West 26th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

The 7-story building at 231 West 26th Street in Chelsea, constructed in 1981 and currently operated by 231 West 26th LLC, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety-related issues over the past few years. Most recently, in September 2023, multiple complaints were recorded regarding the ventilation system (which received violations), door issues, a gas range problem, fire escape concerns, and a broken window guard. These complaints were mostly closed within weeks of being filed, though some violations remain open related to apartment 7's ceiling repair needs and several building-wide safety requirements including gas leak procedures and ventilation system maintenance.

The building has a history of elevator service concerns, with complaints filed in 2018 and 2022 about single device operation and lack of alternate service; though inspections found no violations in some cases. In 2022, several violations were documented regarding building safety requirements, including the need to maintain proper notices about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide requirements, and gas leak procedures, many of which remain open as of the latest inspection records. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest issues, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 showing no infestations, though there was a previous cluster of cases in 2022-2023 involving five units.

The building's infrastructure, including plumbing and rodent control measures, has generally passed inspections, with the most recent rodent inspections showing compliance in 2012, 2011, and 2010. The property has open violations related to both housing maintenance codes and environmental controls, including the need for ceiling repairs in apartment 7, missing safety notices, and issues with the building's mechanical ventilation system. While many historical violations have been resolved, including previous elevator and plumbing issues, some safety-related violations from 2023 remain on record requiring attention. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of ventilation system problems, with complaints and violations recorded in both 2022 and 2023.