17 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

17 Ludlow Street is a 5-story, 17-unit New Law tenement building in Chinatown, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Kam Chan. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with two emergency HPD complaints in 2019 (January and November) regarding lack of these essential services throughout the entire building, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored following the November incident. Between 2021 and April 2024, the building received six violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required under the Housing Maintenance Code. However, all bedbug reports submitted between 2021-2025 show zero infested units, suggesting effective monitoring and management of this issue.

The building's maintenance history shows generally positive results in recent years. Rodent inspections conducted from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing no issues. A single failed rodent inspection was recorded in July 2023, but this appears to be an anomaly given the pattern of passing results before and after this date. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in 2024-2025, as evidenced by the most recent filings showing zero infested or eradicated units.

Additionally, a construction-related complaint from May 2019 regarding grade/watercourse changes was referred to the Department of Environmental Protection, though this appears to be an isolated incident with no reported follow-up issues. The building's most recent inspections and service requests suggest improved conditions overall, with particular attention paid to pest management and rodent control. The consistent passing of rodent inspections since 2022, coupled with the zero infested unit reports in recent bedbug filings, indicates active management of these common urban issues. However, the historical heat and hot water service interruptions in 2019, while resolved, represent the only significant maintenance concerns on record for this period.