215 West 29th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

The 7-story, 6-unit residential building at 215 West 29th Street in Chelsea, constructed in 1921 and currently managed by 215 W 29th St Condo Corporation, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with particular attention needed on elevator-related matters. Most recently, in 2024, there was an elevator complaint regarding single device operation with no alternate service, though no violation was found upon inspection. This follows a pattern of elevator issues, including active ECB violations from 2018-2019 related to misaligned car and hoistway doors, worn door gibs, and maintenance record deficiencies with penalties totaling $7,750.

The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no reported infestations in the past four filing periods, including the most recent 2025 report showing zero units affected. The property has a history of various code violations and maintenance requirements being addressed over time. Building safety improvements included resolving 1985 violations related to roof bulkhead doors and fire stairway lighting.

More recently, in 2018, there were concerns about improper elevator maintenance and documentation, which led to both Department of Buildings violations and Environmental Control Board penalties. While these issues appear to have been addressed, as evidenced by subsequent permit issuance in 2020-2021, a 2019 active violation related to failure to correct 2017 CAT 1 inspection defects remains unresolved in the DOB records. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections in 2010, 2011, and 2012, indicating good pest control management in that regard.