19 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

19 West 16th Street is a historic 3-story, 8-unit residential building located in Chelsea, constructed in 1846 and currently owned by Kelley Trotter. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, most notably regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with annual violations recorded consistently from 2021 through 2024.

However, in recent bedbug reports filed in 2024, 2023, and 2021, there have been no reported infestations or eradication efforts documented. The property has also faced significant rodent control challenges, particularly in 2017 when multiple bait applications were required, and more recently in 2021 and 2023, though the most recent compliance inspection in 2023 resulted in a "Passed" designation for rat activity. The building's mechanical systems have been the subject of regulatory scrutiny, particularly around 2020 when a defective boiler was identified, resulting in an Environmental Control Board violation with a $625 penalty.

This violation detailed multiple issues with the Weil McLain gas boiler, including missing components and safety concerns, though records indicate the violation was subsequently resolved. There have been two complaints about unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwellings, in 2024 and 2021, though inspections did not warrant any violations. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with pest management and historical boiler system issues, though recent years show some progress in compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and rodent inspections.