211 East 17th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The four-story, 10-unit residential building at 211 East 17th Street in Gramercy, owned by Victor Fein, was constructed in 1855 and has undergone various maintenance challenges over the past several years. The building experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in 2020, with problems reported in both individual apartments and the entire building, though these were resolved promptly.

Late 2021 brought multiple inspections regarding pest problems, with two separate complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests, though these were also addressed according to HPD records. A radiator plumbing issue was reported in December 2021, which was classified as an emergency but resulted in no violations after inspection. The building currently holds no open violations regarding bedbugs, with the most recent filings showing zero infested or eradicated units between 2021-2024.

However, there is one open violation from May 2019 regarding inadequate lighting at the front entrance, and the building had mixed results in rodent inspections during 2016-2025, including a failure in April 2025. An appliance-related complaint about an electric/gas range was filed in late 2018 and closed in early 2019 with no violations found. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, records show that most complaints have been addressed promptly, though some ongoing safety concerns remain, particularly regarding entrance lighting and recent rodent inspection results.