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17 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

3
DOB Complaints
7
311 Housing Calls
8
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 17 Essex Street

The five-story, 18-unit tenement building at 17 Essex Street in Chinatown, owned by David Sohyegh, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, two open complaints from March 2025 remain unresolved regarding problems with wall paint/plaster and sink plumbing. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water system problems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in 2020 and 2022, affecting the entire building.

In 2022, two apartments (1 and 1B) experienced fire damage, and apartment 3 had violations related to defective self-closing doors, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors. Apartment 14 was cited for inadequate heat, hot water, and gas supply issues. More recent violations from 2023 involve an unauthorized illuminated sign on the facade, which resulted in a $280 penalty.

The building has maintained a regular bedbug reporting history from 2022 through 2025, with all reports indicating zero infested units. Rodent inspections from 2021 to 2025 have consistently passed, though there were indications of rat activity in summer 2020. The property owner has faced scrutiny for work without proper permits, including the installation of a wooden structure in the rear yard and an illuminated sign, though these violations were ultimately resolved. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed to the recent plumbing and wall maintenance complaints that remain open as of March 2025.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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17 Essex Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chinatown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 18
Year built 1900
Total area 6706 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
7
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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17 Essex Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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17 Essex Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 17 Essex Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-03-232025-03-23Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-03-232025-03-23Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyOPEN
2022-03-012022-03-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-03-012022-03-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-03-012022-03-03General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 17 Essex Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-04-07CCloseNone1§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2022-04-07CCloseNone1B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2022-03-28COpenNone3§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-03-28BCloseNone3§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 17 Essex Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-23 18:18PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKOpenHPD
2025-03-23 18:18PAINT/PLASTERWALLOpenHPD
2022-03-01 11:55HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-03-01 11:55GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2022-03-01 10:46HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 17 Essex Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16428172023-07-11CLOSEDAdvertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – ILLEGAL2023-07-20Oath Violation Served (2023-07-20)
15976222022-04-14CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2022-05-25Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2022-05-25)
15771622021-07-19CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-07-20Partial Stop Work Order (2021-07-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 17 Essex Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 17 Essex Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 17 Essex Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-07-070002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-180002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-220002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 17 Essex Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-04InitialPassed
2024-10-04InitialPassed
2024-04-03InitialPassed
2023-10-05InitialPassed
2023-04-04InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 17 Essex Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 17 Essex Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 17 Essex Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-07-2039090640N17 ASSETS LLC MANNY ASHOUWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED AN ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY SIGN ATTACHED TO BUILDING FACADE ABOVE GROUND LEVEL COMMERCIAL SPACE. SIZE APPROX. 10'LX4'H CONSTRUCTED OF A METAL FRAME BOX, SIGN COPY READS "SRESOLVE280.00.0
2021-07-2035537572N17 ASSETS LLC MANNY ASHOUWORK W/O A PERMIT. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,I OBSERVED A WOODEN STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE REAR YARD OF THE PROPERTY. THIS OVER-HEAD STRUCTURE IS APPROX 20'WIDE AND 12'LONG AND 8' IN HEIGHT W/O A PERMIT OR C OFRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 17 Essex Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 17 Essex Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 17 Essex Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 17 Essex Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 17 Essex Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 17 Essex Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 17 Essex Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 17 Essex Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 17 Essex Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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