217 Thompson Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

217 Thompson Street is a 7-story, 45-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1909 in Greenwich Village, currently owned by Nicholas Quinn. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns about heating systems throughout 2025, including multiple reports of inadequate or no heat affecting both individual apartments and non-residential spaces. In early 2025, there were also plumbing issues reported, including toilet problems and hot water outages, though some of these complaints could not be properly inspected due to lack of access.

The building has an ongoing rodent infestation problem, with multiple inspections between 2024-2025 showing consistent rat activity, most recently confirmed in April 2025. The property has faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including a 2024 citation for carbon monoxide and smoke detector issues in Apartment 12, and problems with self-closing doors in the same unit. Various inspections throughout 2024-2025 revealed both pest infestations and issues with building sanitation, including garbage accumulation in yard areas.

Infrastructure concerns are evident from multiple Department of Buildings complaints, including an electrical wiring issue and several tenant safety inspections. The building has also experienced heating system deficiencies, with emergency complaints filed regarding both apartment-specific and entire building heat problems in early 2025. While the building has maintained a record of bedbug-free status in recent annual reports, the persistent rodent issues and multiple heating system failures suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.