133 West 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 13-story, 99-unit residential building at 133 West 22nd Street in Chelsea, owned by Martha Goupit, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2008. Most notably, in 2022, multiple elevator safety concerns were documented, including issues with the bottom final limit, rails, cable switches, governor switch, and in-car communication system, resulting in an Environmental Control Board violation with a $625 penalty.

The building has faced recurring facade maintenance challenges, with multiple violations from 2018-2019 related to unsafe conditions, including damaged spalled concrete balconies and inadequate railing systems, resulting in penalties totaling $4,375. Other notable incidents include a mold complaint in May 2020 that was resolved within two days, and a failure to submit the required annual bedbug report in March 2022, though subsequent reports from 2019-2023 indicate zero infested units reported. More recently, the building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2016-2024.

The elevator system has been a recurring focus of attention, with multiple violations and complaints documented between 2019-2022, though many of these violations were ultimately dismissed. The building has maintained regular permit activity, with several exterior work permits issued between 2019-2023, most recently in March 2023. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly with the facade and elevator systems, recent years show improved resolution of safety concerns and consistent rodent control compliance.