36 West 15th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

36 West 15th Street is a 12-story, 1909 commercial building in Chelsea owned by James Gales, containing 11 units. The building has experienced several significant violations and compliance issues in recent years, most notably regarding high and low-pressure system inspections. As of September 2024, there are seven active violations for failing to file 2023 external and internal high-pressure inspections, and six violations for failing to file 2020 and 2021 internal and external high-pressure inspections.

In 2023 alone, there were also multiple violations for failing to file 2018 and 2019 external high-pressure inspections. The building had what appears to be a construction-related incident in 2022, with a sidewalk shed issue leading to an active fine of $6,250 against Aarco Contracting LLC for failing to obtain a temporary construction permit, though a stop work order was fully rescinded. The building has maintained a clear record in terms of pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past four years from 2022 to 2025, and all annual bedbug reports show zero infested or re-infested units.

Historical records from 2010 to 2012 indicate consistent passing results for rodent inspections. The most recent permitted work was performed under job number 123500194 in 2018-2019, covering plumbing and other alterations, suggesting some maintenance and upgrading activities were carried out during that period. While the building has successfully complied with some safety regulations, the pattern of unfiled pressure system inspections from 2018 through 2023 represents a significant ongoing compliance issue that has required multiple violation notices.