32 West 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 12-story, 21-unit building at 32 West 18th Street in Chelsea, owned by Ernest Rrika and constructed in 1908, has experienced several notable events over recent years. Most significantly, there were multiple façade-related violations in 2018 and 2019, including facade maintenance failures and problems with the west parapet and north elevation cornice, though these were ultimately resolved with associated penalties of $1250. Between 2020 and 2023, the building underwent three Tenant Safety Inspections, all of which resulted in either compliance or no violations being found at the time of inspection.

A potentially concerning issue arose in 2022 when an annual bedbug report was missing, though subsequent reports from 2023-2024 showed zero infested units. Recent inspections have been generally positive, with the most recent bedbug reports showing no infestations, and the building passed rodent inspections in 2010-2012. There have been multiple complaints and violations recorded between 2018-2023, including sidewalk shed/scaffold issues in 2020 (resolved), and two failure to maintain complaints in 2018.

The building's façade maintenance history shows significant attention, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2020 for exterior work. The most recent façade-related violation was issued in January 2024, indicating a failure to file an acceptable amended Cycle 9A report, though this was subsequently resolved with a $1250 penalty. The building's recent history suggests improved maintenance practices, particularly in terms of pest control, with consistent bedbug reports showing no infestations since 2021. The property has also maintained compliance with housing maintenance codes, as evidenced by recent tenant safety inspections and regular bedbug reporting requirements.