12 West 19th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
12 West 19th Street is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building located in Chelsea, built in 1852 and currently owned by Renato Strauss. The building's recent history has been marked by several significant events, particularly related to construction activities between 2019-2021, with multiple inspection rounds showing various construction safety compliance violations. Most notably, there were multiple instances of inadequate fire safety measures, housekeeping issues, and worker training compliance problems at the construction site, particularly in 2020 when a Stop Work Order was issued and then later rescinded.
The building has also experienced rodent-related issues, with repeated inspections in 2021 showing rat activity, though recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate no infestations. More recent developments include a 2025 complaint regarding illegal conversion, though inspectors were unable to gain access during final inspections. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and construction activity from 2019 through 2021, with several permits issued for plumbing, electrical, and alteration work.
While there are currently no active ECB violations on record, there was one notable construction safety violation in 2021 related to worker safety around structural platforms. The building successfully passed its most recent Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspection in March 2023, though there remains one active DOB violation as of February 2024 for which disposition details are not yet available. The extensive history of construction-related violations and rodent issues in 2021 suggests past challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance, though recent records indicate improved conditions.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1852 |
Total area | 5050 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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- 12 West 19th St, New York, NY 10011
- 12a West 19th St, New York, NY 10011
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