140 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

140 5th Avenue is a 13-story, 21-unit commercial altered Class A building located in Chelsea, built in 1901 and currently owned by Jonathan Blum. The building has undergone numerous inspections and faced several safety-related issues over recent years, with the most significant being an active complaint from August 2024 regarding Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections. In 2022, there were serious concerns about the building's façade safety, with violations issued for an unsafe facade and inadequate public safety measures (resulting in a $10,000 penalty).

The building underwent multiple construction projects requiring sidewalk sheds, which led to violations for improper installation and unsafe conditions between 2018-2022, including Oath Violations and ECB penalties totaling over $10,000. The property has also faced recurring challenges with its energy reporting requirements, with multiple active violations for failing to submit energy efficiency reports and benchmarking data between 2022-2024, though some previous violations from this period were dismissed following proper submissions. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with zero reported infestations since 2019.

However, there is a concerning pattern of rodent activity documented between 2014-2016, with multiple inspections indicating rat presence. Recent permit activity shows regular maintenance and improvements, with several permits issued for various work between 2018-2021, including electrical and plumbing-related projects. The building's management has generally addressed violations when documented, though some recent active violations remain unresolved as of mid-2025.