322 West 17th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

322 West 17th Street is a 5-story, 12-unit residential building located in Chelsea, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Candido Molina. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years, with a notable rat sighting reported in November 2021 that resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Recent rodent inspection results show a mixed record: while a compliance inspection in November 2024 passed, an October 2024 initial inspection failed for "Other Reasons." The building has maintained an apparently clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2019 through the present, with all reports during this period showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. A recent housing maintenance code violation was recorded in May 2023, pertaining to missing wire mesh under the skylight at the bulkhead ceiling, though this was certified as corrected by July 2023.

The building's rodent inspection history shows consistent monitoring, with all initial inspections between 2010 and 2018 passing, suggesting some success in addressing pest control issues over time. However, the pattern of failed inspections and rat activity reports in recent years indicates that while there have been improvements, rodent management remains an ongoing challenge for the property.