100 West 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 10-story, 43-unit residential building at 100 West 18th Street in Chelsea, owned by Antonio Martinez, was constructed in 2006 and has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in July 2023, there was a complaint about the building's intercom system, though no violations were found upon inspection. In late 2021, multiple complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues including water leaks, paint/plaster damage to walls and ceilings, flooring concerns, door issues, and mold problems.

These complaints, which were categorized as either emergency or non-emergency, resulted in the Housing Preservation and Development Department being unable to gain access for inspections. Between 2023 and 2024, the building has undergone several inspections, including a Tenant Safety Inspection in April 2023 which was completed with compliance noted, and inspections related to Local Law 188/17 Compliance. There were also concerns about electrical wiring in June 2023 where the inspector was unable to gain access for a second final attempt.

Looking back at the building's history, significant attention was given to elevator safety issues in 2018 with multiple violations regarding worn bushings, broken steps, and pinch points, all of which were resolved without penalties. More recently, there were four active DOB violations dating back to 2019-2020 that are still listed as active. However, the building has shown consistently good results in rodent inspections, with all initial inspections passing from 2010 through 2024, and there have been no recorded bedbug infestations since 2018, suggesting effective pest management practices. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and repair work being authorized, with several plumbing and electrical permits issued between 2019-2020.