298 FIFTH AVE AKA 2 WEST 31ST STREET (BUILDING) is a prewar 1913 building, 7 floors, 8 units in Chelsea, NYC. Owned by 298 FIFTH AVE CORP. Public records show 18 open violations, 1 311 complaint on file. Tenant-impact history includes 1 eviction.
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Manhattan · March 2026
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Chelsea blends art galleries, the High Line, and a vibrant LGBTQ+ scene into one of Manhattan's most walkable neighborhoods. Expect upscale coffee shops, trendy gyms, and loft-style buildings alongside older tenement walkups.
Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service
Eviction Executed — Apt unknown — Possession
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED — FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2019