17 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

17 Bleecker Street is a 7-story, 11-unit residential building located in NoHo, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Zach Kadden. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with nine documented complaints between 2022 and 2024, including five consecutive reports in April 2024 alone, with inspections repeatedly unable to gain access for verification. The building has faced several safety concerns, including two significant fire escape violations in 2020 and 2024 related to defective metal treads, though these were subsequently repaired.

The property underwent facade inspections under the Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), with violations noted in 2022-2023 regarding unsafe conditions and failure to file required reports, resulting in active ECB violations with penalties totaling $2,500. Sidewalk shed maintenance has also been an ongoing concern, with multiple inspections in 2023-2024 documenting inadequate conditions, leading to several violations and fines. Recent inspections demonstrate the building's compliance with rodent control measures, passing all inspections from 2011 through 2024.

There have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past seven years, indicating effective pest management. The building's exterior and safety systems have required ongoing attention, including the resolution of issues with air conditioner units obstructing fire escape egress in 2020, and various inspection findings related to exterior walls, cracks, and spalled bricks. While the building has maintained basic safety certifications and passed recent rodent inspections, the recurring heat and hot water complaints represent the most significant ongoing maintenance issue, with inspections consistently unable to verify the reported conditions.