217 Henry Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

217 Henry Street is a 4-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the Lower East Side, owned by John Tsui and dating back to 1900. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with six documented complaints about these services between 2022 and 2025, including the most recent complaint in March 2025 where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

Water-related problems have also been a concern, with three complaints about leaks in May 2023 alone, though no violations were issued following inspections. The building has several open violations of note, including two Class A violations from May 2023 requiring repair of fire retardant material and electrical lighting in a fourth-story public hall, as well as an open Class A violation from April 2024 related to the filing of the annual bedbug report. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues, with violations recorded in January 2022 involving multiple deficiencies in Apartment 3, including problems with the bathroom's caulking, plaster, floor, and ceramic tiles.

The building's facade has been the subject of two Environmental Control Board violations from late 2021/early 2022, citing disrepair including missing stone lintels, loose bricks, and spalling mortar, imposing a penalty of $6,250 (now resolved). Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with rat activity reported in March 2025, though subsequent inspections in April 2025 resulted in a passing grade. The building's systems and maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with building infrastructure, particularly regarding heating systems and water management, while inspections indicate generally effective rodent control despite occasional lapses.