180 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

180 West 20th Street is a 15-story, 254-unit apartment building in Chelsea, constructed in 2000 and currently owned by Christopher Schmidt. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with the most recent complaint in March 2025 affecting the entire building, and multiple similar complaints documented between 2022-2024. There have been significant pest control challenges, particularly regarding rodent activity, with inspections and baiting occurring as recently as 2025, and a notable unsanitary condition complaint in October 2024.

The building underwent facade work in 2021, during which multiple safety violations were recorded, including issues with scaffolding, lifelines, and worker safety, though these were ultimately resolved with penalties totaling over $10,000. Recent inspection records show some persistent maintenance issues, including a November 2024 violation regarding fire door maintenance on the 4th floor. The building has maintained relatively clean bedbug reports over the past four years, with three units requiring eradication in the most recent 2023-2024 reporting period.

The property has undergone several permit processes since 2018, primarily for elevator and facade work, with the most recent permits issued in 2021 for facade-related work. While the building has had multiple complaints and violations over the years, many have been resolved promptly, though the recurring nature of heating system issues and rodent activity suggests these remain ongoing challenges for residents. The most recent inspection of record for rat activity in February 2025 noted bait application, indicating continued monitoring of this issue.