15 West 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

15 West 18th Street is a 10-story, 9-unit residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by David Namer and classified as COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past five years, with particular concerns regarding its heating system, structural maintenance, and sanitation. In 2021, there was a notable incident involving loss of heat and hot water throughout the entire building, though these services were reportedly restored quickly. The property has faced recurring issues with rodent activity, including a 2023 inspection showing rat activity and a 2023 rodent complaint that passed inspection.

Three consecutive bedbug violation notices between 2021 and 2024 indicated non-compliance with required reporting, though subsequent filings show no infestations during the 2022-2024 reporting periods. The building's facade has required significant attention, with multiple violations issued between 2019-2024 regarding spalled brick, eroding mortar joints, and failure to maintain exterior walls. There were also several scaffold and safety-related violations in 2021, including issues with pedestrian protection and unauthorized removal of safety measures, though these have since been resolved. Most recently, in 2024, the building received a violation for failure to comply with a previous order regarding bedbug reporting, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

The property has maintained regular permit filings for various repairs and maintenance works between 2018 and 2025, with the most recent permit issued in April 2025. Multiple food establishment-related complaints have been filed against the building, including issues with permits, worker illness, and sanitation concerns, particularly during 2020-2024. The elevator system has required several inspections and maintenance works between 2018-2025, as indicated by the various elevator-related permit filings. While the building has passed several rodent inspections over the years, the recurring nature of various violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though many historical violations have been resolved or dismissed through proper compliance actions.