Union Warns of Dangerous Legionella Levels at Chelsea Hotel

WHO:

Gothamist - A spokesperson for the city’s health department confirmed the complaint about Legionella levels.

NY Post - The hotel workers' union raised alarm over the situation at the High Line Hotel.

WHAT:

NY Post - The High Line Hotel has tested positive for Legionnaires’ Disease.

NY Post - Seven people have died from Legionnaires’ Disease in New York City so far this summer.

WHERE:

Gothamist - The High Line Hotel is located in Chelsea, New York City.

WHY:

NY Post - Allegations suggest that the hotel operator has muzzled staff from warning guests about the presence of Legionella bacteria.

HOW:

Gothamist - The city’s health department received a complaint regarding the presence of the bacteria in the hotel.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 19:53 UTC)

The High Line Hotel in Chelsea, New York City, has tested positive for Legionnaires’ Disease, raising serious concerns as seven people have died from the illness in the city this summer. A spokesperson for the city’s health department confirmed a complaint about Legionella levels at the hotel, while the hotel workers' union has expressed alarm over the situation, alleging that the hotel operator has silenced staff from warning guests about the bacteria. The city’s health department is actively investigating the complaint regarding the presence of Legionella bacteria in the hotel.