131 West 24th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 7-story, 6-unit building at 131 West 24th Street in Chelsea, owned by Divya Rashad, has experienced several significant maintenance issues and inspections since 2020. Most notably, there have been two building-wide heating/hot water complaints (2020) and one paint/plaster issue (2022) that required intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). A concerning elevator violation was recorded in August 2020, with multiple safety issues including defects in the alarm system, phone, buttons, emergency lighting, brakes, and missing five-year maintenance tags, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

The building has undergone regular tenant safety inspections throughout 2024, with most inspections finding no violations, though there were difficulties with access during some inspections. The property's bedbug reporting shows consistent compliance between 2022-2024, with no infested or re-infested units reported in the last three years. Rodent inspections have generally been successful, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 passing, though there was one rat activity incident noted in February 2020.

The building has maintained good inspection pass rates for rodent-related issues since 2017. Compliance with Local Law 188/17 regarding elevator safety and inspection requirements is ongoing, with recent attempts to inspect in late 2024 noting that the inspector was unable to gain access during the second final attempt. The property has also demonstrated ongoing maintenance and safety compliance, with regular permits issued for various work, including electrical, plumbing, and elevator maintenance, though there have been instances of non-compliance that required follow-up inspections.