328 West 17th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

328 West 17th Street is a 5-story, 17-unit old law tenement building located in Chelsea, built in 1900 and currently owned by David Lavine. The property has experienced several significant incidents in recent years, with the most notable being multiple complaints in 2020-2021 regarding unpermitted work in an occupied multiple dwelling, though inspections generally found no violations warranting further action.

An environmental control board violation was recorded in 2018 related to non-compliance with a commissioner’s order regarding roof decking, which resulted in a $6,000 penalty that has since been resolved. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with the most recent rodent inspection in October 2024 resulting in a passed inspection, though there was a report of rat activity in February 2023. An examination of bedbug reporting records from 2020 through 2024 shows no confirmed infestations in any dwelling units during the reporting periods, indicating effective pest management practices.

The building's permit history includes at least one work permit issued in February 2020, though specific details of the work were not provided in the available data. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections since 2010, with the majority resulting in passing grades, suggesting proactive management of sanitation issues. The absence of bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods and the recent successful rodent inspections indicate that while the building had some regulatory issues in the past, particularly in 2018 regarding roof decking compliance, these appear to have been addressed, and the property currently demonstrates effective pest control measures and responsive management practices.