139 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The five-story, 23-unit residential building at 139 West 14th Street in Chelsea, owned by Nathaniel Rahav, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in late 2024, there was a food poisoning incident investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though it was deemed isolated by the department. In late 2022, multiple housing maintenance code violations were documented in apartments 5I and 6I, including issues with gas supply, broken plaster surfaces, and concerns about unauthorized cooking space and plumbing fixtures.

These violations were addressed through corrections certified in January 2023. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with annual reports from 2020 through 2024 showing zero cases. Safety improvements have been made in response to various inspection findings, including the removal of an illegal roof door fastening and repairs to self-closing doors noted during a December 2022 inspection.

The building has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing compliance. A significant complaint about an alleged illegal conversion was recorded in December 2022, but inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the claims. The property has undergone regular food establishment inspections between 2022 and 2024, with various issues being addressed as noted in multiple DOHMH complaints. While there have been some maintenance challenges, the building's management has generally responded to violations in accordance with requirements, as evidenced by multiple cases being marked as "Closed" following resolution.