217 East 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
217 East 22nd Street is a 6-story, 35-unit residential building located in Gramercy, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Gmart NY 2022 LLC. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues in recent years, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2024 and 2025 regarding both building-wide and apartment-specific problems. These complaints often resulted in either inspections that could not gain access to apartments or situations where no violations were found, though some complaints were confirmed as requiring correction. The building has had documented plumbing issues, including a significant water supply problem reported in July 2024, and previous steam pipe/riser concerns in 2022. More concerning is an active Class C violation from February 2024 related to defective self-closing doors in Apartment 17.
The property has a history of elevator-related problems, with multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" in 2019-2022. In 2019, there were several serious violations regarding fire safety systems and means of egress, specifically related to alleged illegal transient use of Apartment 24 on the 5th floor, though records indicate these violations were resolved. The building also has open issues from 2020 related to water damage in Apartment 1's kitchen and bathroom ceilings, along with defective plaster surfaces. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with rat activity detected in April 2025 following previous years of consistent compliance passes. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases from 2019 through 2024. The building's maintenance history shows recurring heating system issues, with recent complaints in 2025 and 2024 suggesting persistent problems despite inspections.
The property has also faced challenges with obtaining access for building inspections, as seen in multiple complaints where inspectors were unable to enter units. The elevator system has been a particular point of concern, with multiple violations and complaints documented over the years, including an active ECB violation from 2022 regarding communication and access issues that carries a penalty of $625. Additionally, the building has had historical compliance issues with fire escapes, with multiple violations noted in 2022 requiring the replacement of defective metal treads on various floors. The property's heating system continues to be a significant concern, with multiple emergency complaints filed throughout 2024 and 2025 regarding lack of heat and hot water, suggesting an ongoing maintenance issue. Recent inspections have shown some rodent activity, though this appears to be an isolated instance compared to previous years of consistent compliance. The building's history of bedbug infestations remains clean, with no reported cases in recent years.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 35 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 17526 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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