7 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

7 West 20th Street is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in New York City's Flatiron District, built in 1851 and currently owned by Antonina Settepani. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with eight documented complaints between 2019 and 2024, including several instances in early 2024 and late 2022 where Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to gain access to units for verification. These complaints were categorized as emergency situations affecting the entire building, though in some cases tenants reported that heat and hot water had been restored by the time of inspection.

The building has also faced two notable safety violations in 2024 regarding self-closing doors at the main entrance and vestibule on the first story, though these violations were subsequently closed. Additionally, there were two bedbug report violations in 2022 and 2023 requiring annual reporting under Housing Maintenance Code. The property has generally maintained good compliance with basic health and safety regulations. It has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2018, showing no significant pest control issues.

Two food establishment complaints were recorded in 2022 related to letter grading, though these were administratively closed after being addressed. A complaint regarding improper vent/exhaust was filed in 2019 but was closed with no violation found upon inspection. Permit records from 2019 show multiple work permits were issued, primarily for electrical and plumbing work. While the building has experienced recurring heat/hot water issues, which significantly impact resident comfort, it has generally maintained appropriate reporting and compliance regarding other building maintenance and safety requirements, with most violations being addressed and closed promptly.