165 West 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 5-story, 4-unit building at 165 West 23rd Street in Chelsea, owned by Victor Lee, has experienced several significant events in recent years that merit attention. Most notably, in July 2023, the Department of Buildings issued multiple active violations against 165 West 23 LLC for unauthorized commercial use and construction work on the 2nd floor, including illegal occupancy as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment with 8 massage rooms, improper plumbing installations, and obstructed exit passageways - though one of these violations has since been resolved.

The building has also faced administrative scrutiny regarding its boiler and pressure inspection filings, with active violations recorded in 2019 and 2023 for failure to submit required annual inspection reports. The property has maintained a relatively clean record in terms of pest control, with consistent rodent inspections showing "Passed" results in 2022, 2023, 2024, and most recently in June 2025.

The building has also demonstrated effective bedbug management, with no reported infestations in its annual reports from 2020 through 2024. While there have been several food-related complaints in recent years (2021-2024) involving food establishment issues, including a 2024 food poisoning complaint and reports of spoiled food and pest concerns, these appear to have been resolved or administratively closed. Historical violations from 1991 regarding refuse accumulation in the boiler room and stairwell signage have been marked as closed following recent certification in 2024.