317 East 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

317 East 18th Street is a 6-story, 28-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Kosha Diaz and located in the Gramercy neighborhood. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in both October and December 2024 indicating problems affecting the entire building. These marked the most recent in a series of heating system concerns, with similar complaints dating back to 2019.

The property has also faced several maintenance challenges, including water leak issues in 2021 (though no violations were found upon inspection), and deaths of building systems such as a rodent sighting in May 2024 that followed a pattern of generally passing rodent inspections prior to that. The building currently has several open violations that require attention: one from October 2021 regarding a basement suspended ceiling alteration requiring legalization, and three related to safety notices that should be posted in common areas regarding gas leaks and housing information guides. More recently, there are active violations from 2023 regarding exterior low-pressure inspections that remain unresolved.

An inspection in 2023 revealed issues with window A/C unit support brackets on multiple floors, while the building's exterior maintenance records show a mix of resolved and dismissed violations. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years (2018-2024), and despite the recent rodent activity noted in April 2025, previous inspections since 2010 had consistently passed. The property has undergone various inspections and faced typical urban building challenges over the years, with most violations being addressed through proper channels, though some recent concerns regarding heating systems and building safety equipment remain active. The detailed inspection and complaint history suggests ongoing maintenance requirements, particularly regarding building systems such as heating and cooling equipment, while also demonstrating historical adherence to pest control measures.