139 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 7-story, 31-unit tenement building at 139 8th Avenue in Chelsea, built in 1900 and currently owned by Veronica Moore, has experienced recurring heating and water supply issues over recent years. The building is currently facing multiple active violations from 2021 regarding Apartment 5E, including concerns about ceiling plaster/paint conditions, missing carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and other safety requirements. Most recent heating system deficiencies were documented in September 2024, affecting multiple units, though some heat-related complaints have been resolved upon inspection.

The building has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations related to safety systems, including a 2024 violation for inadequate door self-closing mechanisms at building entrance, though most violations from recent inspections have been closed promptly. The property has experienced ongoing issues requiring multiple interventions by city agencies, including the Department of Buildings, Housing Preservation and Development, and the Department of Health. There are several active violations related to building safety and maintenance, including an unsafe façade notification from March 2023 and sidewalk shed-related violations in 2023-2025.

The building's rodent control program has seen regular bait applications in 2025, with some signs of rat activity noted in April 2025. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record, with all recent reports showing zero infested or re-infested units. While the property has received various maintenance-related violations over the years, including plumbing and painting issues, the management has generally addressed most complaints promptly, as evidenced by the closure of many service requests and violations upon subsequent inspections.