118 West 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 15-story, 42-unit residential building at 118 West 23rd Street in Chelsea, owned by Jerry Velazquez and constructed in 1987, has experienced several significant maintenance and pest control issues over the past few years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent control program in place throughout 2024, with multiple bait applications recorded between February and October 2024, though recent inspections in October 2024 show improved conditions with a "Passed" result. The building has shown recurring pest-related complaints, with HPD responding to multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests in September 2023, and previous complaints in 2022 and 2021.

The property has maintained active bedbug monitoring, with the most recent report for 2024 showing no infested units, following one eradication case in 2023. The building has also faced several regulatory compliance issues, particularly regarding building safety and maintenance requirements. Multiple Department of Buildings violations are currently active as of 2024, including failure to display energy efficiency scores and grades, and swarming conditions that require correction.

There are ongoing Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections, and a potentially concerning facade safety inspection that remains active as of March 2023. Historical data reveals past violations related to elevator equipment in 2020, and a series of Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2019 related to safety signage and emergency procedures, all of which were ultimately resolved. While the building has faced multiple health department inspections and complaints regarding mobile food vendors and food safety issues, these appear to be external to the building itself. The property has undergone periodic inspections throughout this period, with various departments noting improvements and resolution of some earlier issues, though certain active violations indicate ongoing compliance monitoring requirements.