156 West 15th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

156 West 15th Street is a 4-story, 10-unit converted Class A building in Chelsea, currently owned by Miguel Guzman, and has been experiencing persistent heat and hot water issues throughout recent years. The building, constructed in 1910, has had multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2025 (most recently in April 2025), 2024, and 2023, with violations properly documented in recent HPD inspections.

Notable ongoing maintenance concerns include multiple active violations related to boiler and water heater safety from 2023-2024, including improper installation and connection issues, unsafe operating conditions, and failure to maintain proper permits and inspections. The building has shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections and bait applications throughout 2024-2025, though most recent inspections in July 2025 passed.

There are significant outstanding violations regarding proper heat and hot water maintenance, including locked access to systems and inadequate service. Additional concerns include building safety issues such as missing self-closing doors (particularly in apartment 1C), boiler room access issues, and various construction-related violations from late 2023 related to work without permits and stop work orders. The property has multiple environmental control board violations with substantial penalties associated with building systems and unauthorized work, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.