299 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

Located in Chelsea, 299 10th Avenue is a 5-story, 18-unit residential building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Mark Scharfman. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years, most notably a significant pest infestation problem in mid-2023, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to cockroach infestations in common areas and Apartment 3B. More recent issues in 2024 involved complaints about windows, flooring, plumbing, and wall conditions, though inspections found no violations in these cases.

The building has also faced structural safety concerns, with violations noted for unauthorized flower pots obstructing fire escape egress reported in both 2021 and 2023. The property has undergone various inspections and violations related to essential services and safety requirements. A series of violations in 2022-2023 focused on maintenance issues in Apartment 5A, including problems with painting requirements and plumbing fixtures, all of which have since been addressed and closed.

The building currently shows no active bedbug or rodent infestation issues, having passed recent inspections with no reported infestations. Additionally, two outdoor sign violations were recorded in July 2024 regarding unauthorized displays. The most recent building permit on record, issued in July 2018, was related to unspecified work (Job #140781768). The property has maintained generally good compliance with regulatory requirements, with most historical violations being resolved through appropriate remediation.