148 West 15th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 8-unit, 3-story building at 148 West 15th Street in Chelsea, owned by Nathaniel Rahav, has a documented history dating back to 1910. Recent concerns center around construction-related issues, with a June 2023 complaint about dust and a corresponding Department of Buildings environmental citation for unauthorized electrical work in Units 3A and 3B, though an $800 penalty remains unresolved.

The building faced significant activity in mid-2023, with multiple complaints about building shaking and a tenant safety inspection that resulted in a stop work order, though this was later rescinded. Prior to this period, the building had several maintenance issues in 2018-2019, including broken window guards, floor repairs needed in basement Unit 1B, and safety-related violations regarding smoke detector requirements and building management contact information, though most of these were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained a generally good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2020-2025) and successful rodent inspections in 2011 (after initial rat activity was noted), 2017, 2018, and most recently in October 2024.

Historical records show previous violations related to construction work in 2018, including inadequate pedestrian protection during construction, though these were resolved. A gas-related complaint from 2021 was closed due to inspector access issues. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance and construction-related issues, recent inspections and pest control reports suggest improved conditions, particularly regarding bedbug and rodent management.