135 East 17th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
The 45-unit, 6-story building at 135 East 17th Street in Gramercy, owned by Kenneth Mangual and constructed in 1963, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about mold, with emergency complaints recorded in early 2025 and inspections showing unsanitary conditions. The building has also faced periodic heating and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, though inspectors often found the issue had been resolved by the time of inspection. There are current open violations from October 2024 regarding self-closing door requirements for the Con Edison meter room on the first story, and the building has experienced water leakage issues, with a slow water leak complaint still unresolved as of January 2025.
The property has shown some concerning patterns related to maintenance and safety. In September 2024, an infestation of flies was reported and subsequently addressed in apartment 1A. Earlier violations included issues with fire egress and defective plastered surfaces in the same apartment. The building has a history of rodent inspections, with varying results, including "Rat Activity" in August 2024, though recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 showed passing results.
Notable past violations were resolved in 2019-2020 regarding construction-related requirements, and the building was inspected for illegal vent/exhaust issues in late 2024, though no violations were found. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug issues, with annual reports for 2021-2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. While some violations and complaints have been resolved promptly, including several heat/hot water issues and door/window problems, the recurring nature of mold and water-related complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's management has obtained various permits for work in 2019, though the specific nature of these permits is not detailed in the records provided.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 45 |
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Year built | 1963 |
Total area | 22512 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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