140 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
The five-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement building at 140 West 16th Street in Chelsea, owned by Virginia Darrow and constructed in 1915, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are the six active violations issued by the Department of Buildings in 2023-2024 related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2023, which remain unresolved as of July 2025.
The building has also faced safety concerns, with recent 311 service requests in October 2023 regarding fire escape safety, though these were inspected and no violations were found. A non-residential heat complaint from October 2023 was closed after the issue was addressed. The property has maintained an effective pest management record, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five annual filings (2019-2024), showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units in the most recent reports.
Regular rodent inspections from 2010 through 2024 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest control measures. While the building has had some code violations in the past, including annual bedbug report filing requirements in 2022 and 2023, these were subsequently closed. The building's history suggests generally good maintenance of basic safety systems, though the outstanding low-pressure inspection violations warrant attention to ensure compliance with current safety requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 12 |
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Year built | 1915 |
Total area | 15203 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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