149 West 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

149 West 4th Street, a 5-story building constructed in 1900 and owned by Martin Blum, has experienced several significant maintenance and regulatory issues over the past few years. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions and pests that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. Throughout 2023-2024, multiple food establishment complaints were filed with DOHMH regarding rodents, insects, and garbage, all of which were administratively closed after being addressed.

The building has also faced recurring rodent issues, with inspections in 2023 showing rat activity and multiple bait applications. In 2022, there were several emergency heating and hot water complaints, and in 2023, various complaints were filed regarding door, window, and sewage problems, all of which were corrected or closed by HPD. The property has a concerning history of illegal occupancy issues, with violations issued in 2019 regarding the illegal conversion of unit 5D for transient use, resulting in penalties totaling $7,250 for inadequate egress, lack of sprinklers, inadequate fire alarm systems, and unsafe storage of combustible materials.

These violations were resolved, and the unit was ordered to discontinue illegal occupancy. Bedbug reports from 2020-2024 show intermittent infestations, though recent filings indicate no current issues. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with pest control and building systems, although recent rodent inspections in 2024 indicate some improvement in conditions. The property has also undergone various permitted alterations between 2019-2020, though specific details of these modifications are not provided in the records.