140 Prince Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

140 Prince Street is a 6-story mixed-use building located in SoHo, built in 1910, containing 9 units and currently owned by Barbara Toll. The building has undergone several maintenance and compliance events in recent years, with the most notable being recurring issues with elevator safety requirements. In 2019, the elevator system was cited for failing to correct defects identified during 2017 CAT 1 inspection/testing, leading to multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations issued in April 2021, which were not resolved until March 2023.

Additionally, there have been consistent regulatory requirements regarding bedbug reporting, with violations noted in 2022 and 2024, though recent filings indicate no infested units during the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 reporting periods. The building has maintained a strong record of pest control, with all rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025 passing successfully. The property has demonstrated active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with filings showing zero infested units from 2018 to present. Multiple permits have been issued for elevator work between 2018 and 2020, suggesting ongoing maintenance of this critical system.

The building's violation history shows periodic issues, particularly in 2019-2023, with most being resolved through appropriate corrective actions. Recent inspections, including rodent inspections in early 2025 and 2024, show no significant health or safety concerns. The building's management has generally addressed violations in accordance with regulatory requirements, though some issues, particularly related to the elevator system, have taken significant time to resolve. The property has maintained active testing and reporting for bedbugs and has consistently passed rodent inspections, indicating proper attention to pest control measures.