173 Duane Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

173 Duane Street is a 6-story residential building in Tribeca, constructed in 1880 and currently owned by Clara Serra. The building, classified as JOINT RESIDENTIAL/ARTISTS, has experienced some significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly with its elevator system.

Two active violations remain unresolved from 2019: one related to failure to correct defects from a 2017 Category 1 inspection, and another for not completing a required Category 5 inspection. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) received two service requests in 2022 regarding a food establishment pet/animal issue, though these were administratively closed with confirmation of resolution.

While the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status over the past seven years, with all reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested or eradicated units, there have been periods of rodent activity that required attention. Between 2016 and 2021, there were multiple rodent inspections, with six passing the evaluation, three showing rat activity (2016), and one compliance inspection passing (2014). While the recent inspection results from 2021 were favorable, the unresolved elevator violations from 2019 are noteworthy, as are the administrative closures of the 2022 DOHMH service requests.