117 Beekman Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

The 7-story commercial-turned-residential building at 117 Beekman Street in the Financial District, managed by Jeffrey Schneider and consisting of 25 units, has faced several maintenance and safety issues since 2018. Most recently, in July 2023, there were plumbing water supply problems requiring Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) intervention, though no violations were recorded.

A concerning construction lead dust complaint from August 2021 remains in progress. The building experienced significant elevator-related issues between 2018-2019, including multiple ECB violations and a hazardous conditions citation for an out-of-service elevator, which incurred penalties totaling $3,125. There have been several complaints regarding various building conditions, including excessive debris (April 2023) and site conditions endangering workers (December 2021), though most were resolved without violations or penalties.

The property has maintained a solid record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations or re-infestations in the last seven reporting periods (2018-2024), and has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2011 through 2023, except for one instance of rat activity in January 2011. The building's elevator system has required ongoing attention, with multiple permits issued in 2019 for emergency work, particularly focusing on elevator repairs and maintenance. While the property has faced various plumbing and maintenance issues over the years, the majority of violations have been resolved through proper channels, with only one active DOB violation remaining as of the latest data review.