211 West 28th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

211 West 28th Street, a 14-story, 37-unit residential building constructed in 1920 in Chelsea, is currently experiencing several maintenance issues as of 2025. The property has multiple open complaints with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) from June 2025 related to sanitary conditions, including pest infestations and walls requiring repair, though recent inspections did not result in violations. Emergency complaints in June 2025 regarding an electric/gas range, wall conditions, and unspecified repairs are pending resolution.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple violations between 2023-2025 indicating inadequate maintenance and safety equipment, including inoperable firefighter service, missing test tags, and communication issues, with some violations still active as of 2024. Recent housing maintenance code violations from 2024-2025 show ongoing issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in several apartments (8B, 9C, 4A, 13B), and problems with hot water supply systems in multiple units. The building's history shows some progress in pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past two years (2023-2025) after an outbreak in 2021-2022 that affected 36 units.

While the property has had successful rodent inspection passes in 2010, 2011, and 2012, recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and resident safety equipment. The elevator service problems have resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations, and while some have been resolved with penalties, several remain active with significant fines attached. The building, owned by Joe Mendez, has maintained compliance with some safety inspections and permit requirements, but the pattern of recent complaints and violations indicates persistent maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention.