139 Division Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The five-story tenement building at 139 Division Street in Chinatown, owned by Wayne Ng and constructed in 1910, has experienced several notable incidents over the past five years that could impact resident safety and comfort. Most recently, in April 2023, there was a complaint regarding defective/exposed electrical wiring, which resulted in a violation for unpermitted electrical work in the basement involving a new panel box and circuit breakers, with an $830 penalty. In 2020, a construction-related complaint led to a Partial Stop Work Order, which remains as an active violation, indicating potential ongoing safety concerns.

Earlier issues include a 2018 violation for filing false statements related to construction work, which incurred a $2,500 penalty. Despite these significant incidents, there are some positive aspects of the building's recent history. The property has shown consistent attention to pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past seven years (2018-2025) across any of the eight units.

Additionally, the building has passed multiple rodent inspections conducted from 2019 through 2025, with the most recent inspections in June 2025 and December 2024 showing no issues. These regular inspections and the absence of bedbug problems suggest proactive maintenance in some areas, though the electrical and construction-related violations indicate there are still areas requiring attention. The most recent Department of Buildings actions regarding electrical work in 2023 and the active construction violation from 2020 warrant particular attention as potentially impacting resident safety.