15 Union Square West, Manhattan, NY 10003

15 Union Square West is a 12-story, 34-unit commercial altered Class A building located in Chelsea, built in 1900 and currently owned by Terry Borg. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety inspections over the past five years, including three tenant safety inspections in 2021 and a vent/exhaust complaint in 2025, though no violations were found in any of these inspections. The property experienced an incident in January 2020 involving unsecured wooden lawn furniture on the 12th floor terrace, which fell and struck a pedestrian and vehicle below, leading to a violation that was later resolved.

The building's elevator systems have required multiple permits and inspections between 2018 and 2022, with all violations being addressed and resolved. Recent health and safety records show that 15 Union Square West has maintained good hygiene standards, with no reported cases of bedbug infestations since 2019 and passing rodent inspections in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2016, and most recently in 2020. The property has had two food establishment-related complaints in 2022-2023, both concerning worker hygiene and activity, which were addressed and closed.

A unique incident occurred in 2021 involving a complaint about an illegally sold monkey, though this was investigated and found to have no violations. The building has consistently had its permits processed and issued, with the most recent being an exterior work permit issued in July 2023. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and prompt attention to violations when they occur, with particular attention to elevator system maintenance and safety inspections being a recurring theme in the building's history.