331 East 17th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 12-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 331 East 17th Street in Gramercy, owned by Askold Lozynskyj, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. As of July 2025, there are multiple open complaints regarding water issues, including both a damp spot and a slow leak reported in May 2025, along with unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage.

The building has also faced recurring pest issues, with a closed complaint in May 2025 regarding pests, and recent rodent activity documented through multiple inspections in 2025 showing failed initial inspections, followed by bait application attempts. In April 2025, the building experienced heat and hot water issues affecting the entire property. The property has a documented history of maintenance violations, particularly affecting apartment 4C, including problems with water leaks, plaster surfaces, and various building systems.

A comprehensive inspection in August 2024 resulted in multiple violations, though these were subsequently certified as closed by September 2024. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2019 to 2024 show no infestations, indicating effective monitoring and prevention measures in this regard. While the building's age (built in 1910) is notable, the current maintenance record reflects ongoing challenges with water-related issues, rodent control, and some building system failures, all of which have required repeated attention from housing authorities and maintenance personnel.