27 West 27th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

27 West 27th Street is a 6-story commercial building constructed in 1850, currently owned by Chung Yi. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three documented complaints between October 2022 and February 2023, affecting both entire building and apartment-specific systems. Multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions, particularly in late 2021, though inspections found no violations.

The building faced safety concerns in December 2021, with emergency complaints related to sprinklers and smoke detectors, though no violations were issued upon inspection. An open violation regarding bedbug reporting requirements was noted in April 2024, while previous violations from 2018 and 2021 concerning elevator door lock monitoring and mouse infestation in Apartment 4 were resolved through compliance. The elevator system has been a recurring focus of attention, with a 2022 ECB violation regarding missing door lock monitoring equipment costing $1,280, and previous inspection failures to file required documentation.

The building has maintained generally good rodent control, with inspections showing passed results from 2010-2014, though there was one failure noted in November 2011. A 2021 complaint regarding flooring and pest issues could not be inspected due to access issues. While numerous complaints have been filed over the years, many were resolved through inspections or did not result in violations, though patterns of heating system problems and unsanitary conditions suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history of elevator and heating system complaints indicate potential infrastructure reliability concerns, while recent bedbug reporting violation suggests possible administrative compliance issues.