177 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

177 Madison Avenue, a 5-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Emanuel Pollack, has experienced several maintenance issues and regulatory challenges in recent years. The most recent cluster of complaints in June 2023 involved multiple unit-specific issues, including plumbing problems with sinks (both emergency and non-emergency), a door issue, ceiling damage requiring plaster work, and a slow water leak. These complaints were generally addressed and closed by July 2023, although one HPD inspection found no violations related to the water leak complaint.

The building's safety systems have been a recurring focus, with multiple violations identified in a June 2023 inspection, including missing smoke detector requirement notices, improper door re-entry handles, and various required safety postings related to carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and the building's heating system. The property has a significant history of illegal short-term rental violations, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints and Environmental Control Board violations documented between 2019-2020. These violations involved failures to maintain proper fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and means of egress for transient use, with associated fines totaling over $30,000.

A vaccine mandate compliance issue was recorded in August 2021, though it was not directly related to building safety. The building's systems have shown some concerning patterns, including a January 2022 heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building, and an October 2020 electric lighting issue. However, the bedbug reporting records from 2019-2024 show consistent reporting of zero infested units, and recent rodent inspections from 2010-2012 passed without any issues being identified, suggesting these particular pest control areas are being managed effectively.