134 East 17th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

At 134 East 17th Street in Gramercy, a 6-story, 23-unit old law tenement built in 1910 and owned by David Harouhian, several significant maintenance and safety issues have been documented over recent years. Most notably, the building has experienced recurring problems with garbage and recycling storage, with multiple HPD complaints filed in late 2023 and 2021 resulting in violations. The property previously faced heat and hot water outages in both 2021 and 2022, with emergency complaints filed for these issues, though they were subsequently resolved.

In March 2021, multiple safety concerns were identified in Apartment 3, including defective smoke detector and carbon monoxide detecting devices, and issues with the building's intercom system, though these violations currently remain open. The building's maintenance history reveals various structural and safety concerns, including door/window issues, pest problems, and electrical complaints in early 2021. Inspections in 2024 identified violations related to waste accumulation in the west court and stairwell areas, though these were certified as corrected in June 2024.

Recent records show improved conditions regarding pests and bedbugs, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicating zero infested units. Additionally, rodent inspections have shown passing results in recent years, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 confirming compliance. While many violations have been addressed and closed, the building continues to have open violations related to safety systems in Apartment 3, and has experienced recurring issues with waste management that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.