122 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The five-story, 8-unit tenement building at 122 West 20th Street in Chelsea, owned by Peter Tran, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns focused on heating systems. Between December 2024 and February 2024, there were three heat-related complaints, one affecting the entire building and two specific to individual apartments. The building has also faced documented water-related problems, including a slow leak reported in August 2024 that initially went uninspected, and a similar water issue from 2024.

From 2021-2022, multiple door-related complaints were filed, including issues with frames and panes that were not able to be properly inspected due to access problems. The property has undergone several safety inspections and repairs, particularly in late 2022, when multiple violations were recorded for Apartment 5F regarding door functionality and safety device requirements, including concerns about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and door self-closing mechanisms. Other significant violations include chimney and water heater safety issues identified in 2021, for which a penalty was imposed but later resolved.

Historical records show regarding rodent presence, however, recent inspections in 2024 have passed consistently. Notably, the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2021 to present, with all reports showing zero infested units. The Department of Buildings has recorded several complaints and inspections between 2019 and 2022, including issues with gas piping and boiler systems, though these appear to have been resolved through official channels. While current bedbug and rodent control measures show compliance through passed inspections, the recurring heating issues and access problems for inspections highlight ongoing maintenance challenges.