151 West 28th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

151 West 28th Street is a 9-story, 16-unit Class A apartment building constructed in 1922 in Chelsea, currently owned by Brett Schnittlich. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being an open ceiling paint/plaster complaint filed in January 2025 and multiple open violations from December 2023 in apartment 6E, including problems with plaster surfaces, water leaks in the bathroom, and defective self-closing doors. The building underwent notable renovation work between 2018-2021, during which multiple Environmental Control Board violations were issued against contractors for various safety compliance failures, though these were subsequently resolved with imposed penalties.

A concerning pattern emerged around 2018-2019 involving failure to maintain building code compliance, with multiple violations issued for not properly maintaining the property, though records show these were eventually addressed. More recent history shows improved pest control management, with consistent bedbug reports from 2019-2025 indicating zero infested units. The building has maintained good rodent control, passing inspections in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Two recent HPD complaints from 2023-2025 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 6E, which appears to be the focus of multiple active violations. The property has had regular permit activity from 2018-2022, with several work permits issued for various maintenance and repair projects. While there have been multiple violations and complaints recorded over the years, particularly in 2018-2019, the building's recent history shows fewer systemic issues, though the current open violations from 2023-2025 indicate some ongoing maintenance concerns.