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140 5 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10011

140 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is a 1-unit rental building in Chelsea, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
140 5
AVENUE
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Chelsea · 10011
Neighborhood overview
Chelsea→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10011
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Chelsea
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Battery Park City· 0.03 miTribeca· 0.54 miSoHo· 0.61 miWest Village· 0.62 miGramercy Park· 0.83 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

140 5 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

Chelsea · Manhattan, NY, 10011
Built 19752 floors1 unitsBBL 5042310140
Current rent range
$2,814 – $5,911 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsCSOwned byCHENG, SAM1 bldg
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age51 ybuilt 1975
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$3,310/mo
1 BR
$3,450/mo
2 BR
$3,820/mo
3 BR
$4,760/mo
4 BR
$5,140/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$3,310
$5,506 – $5,599
1 Bed
$3,450
$7,458 – $7,683
2 Bed
$8,390
$8,390
3 Bed
$4,760
$4,046 – $5,474
4 Bed
$5,140
$4,369 – $5,911
$3.5k$6.3k$9k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Chelsea
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,579
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
3.6%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
21%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
18 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
4
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
9
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
5
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
111
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady
1110020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 2311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

2 total
  • Uncategorized
    2

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • No complaints
    0

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 26, 2025

    §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.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 22, 2021

    §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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What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

CHENG, SAM

Portfolio of 1 building

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
B+7.4
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.7
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1975Building constructed1 units · 2 floors
  2. nowCHENG, SAMOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2025-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

140 5 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.571° N, -74.120° W
43
Walk
27
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby2 min
3 schools nearby5 min
The neighborhood

Chelsea

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.

4,308buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$7,570median 1BR
50,772population$146kmedian income63%renters
CulturalWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyUpscaleActive
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
1975
Building constructed
1 units · 2 floors · class A1
now
Current owner: CHENG, SAM
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

2 events
  • HPDHIGHNov 26, 2025

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • HPDHIGHApr 22, 2021

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,814 – $3,806
    40% belowArea: $5,553
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,933 – $3,967
    54% belowArea: $7,570
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $3,247 – $4,393
    54% belowArea: $8,390
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $4,046 – $5,474
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $4,369 – $5,911
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10011

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

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.

CulturalWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyUpscaleActive

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

27
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 2 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • AMBOY RD/BEACH AVS57SIM15
    0.1 mi2 min
  • AMBOY RD/BEHAN CTS57
    0.1 mi3 min
  • AMBOY RD/BELFAST AVS57
    0.2 mi3 min
  • AMBOY RD/TYSENS LNS57SIM15
    0.3 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Staten Island Technical High SchoolHigh School
    0.3 mi5 min
  • The Stephanie A. Vierno SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi13 min
  • P.s. 050 Frank HankinsonElementary
    0.7 mi14 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • New Dorp Christian AcademyElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Monsignor Farrell High SchoolHigh School
    0.4 mi7 min
  • Our Lady Queen Of Peace SchoolElementary
    0.4 mi8 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10011
Violent132
Property1,292
Quality-of-life1,188
Total incidents2,361
PRECINCT
Top precinct#13
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1975
Floors2
Total units1
ClassA1
BBL5042310140

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