7 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

7 West 16th Street, a historic 2-story converted Class A building in Chelsea dating back to 1846, currently owned by Yusuf Bildirici, has experienced several pressing maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. The most significant ongoing concern involves multiple open complaints related to unsanitary conditions and pests filed with HPD on December 28, 2024. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water supply problems, with three separate emergency complaints between December 2023 and January 2024, though inspections indicate these issues were eventually resolved.

A cluster of door-related complaints emerged in early 2024, with violations issued and at least one emergency complaint regarding defective doors, particularly in Apartment 3. This unit (Apartment 3) has also been the focus of several violations including mold conditions, floor repairs, window guard requirements, and bathroom ceiling painting needs, all documented in March-April 2024. The building's history shows periodic rodent control issues, with multiple inspections from 2017 through 2023 indicating rat activity, though recent bedbug reports consistently show no infestation cases.

Between 2021-2024, there have been several complaints regarding unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwellings, particularly in 2023, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification. While the property has experienced various maintenance challenges, including the need for multiple repairs and inspections, it's worth noting that many of these issues have been addressed through appropriate channels, with several violations marked as closed once repairs were completed. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2025) shows no infestation records, continuing the pattern of previous years' reports.