139 8 AVENUE is a prewar 1900 building, 7 floors, 33 units in Chelsea, NYC. Owned by 300 W 17TH ST HOUSING DEV CORP. Public records show 26 open violations, 25 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report.
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§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND DOORSTOP INSTALLED AT THE VESTIBULE , 1st STORY
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND DOORSTOP AT THE BUILDING ENTRANCE , 1st STORY
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
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Western Chelsea stretches from the Meatpacking District up through gallery row. The Whitney Museum, the High Line's southern entrance, and the Chelsea Piers sports complex make this a neighborhood where culture and recreation intersect daily.
Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND DOORSTOP INSTALLED AT THE VESTI
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND DOORSTOP AT THE BUILDING ENTRAN
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
Illegal Dumping — Removal Request