117 West 57th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

117 West 57th Street is a 6-story, 7-unit residential building located in Midtown Manhattan and owned by Steven Kashanian. The property, constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with multiple building-wide emergencies reported throughout 2023 and 2024, including recent complaints in April 2025. These heating system problems have resulted in several Housing Maintenance Code violations, though most have been closed after follow-up inspections.

The building has documented some safety concerns, including an infestation of mice in Apartment 5B in March 2023, and various maintenance issues such as door/window problems and electrical outlet safety concerns in 2024. Inspection records also show violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements in Apartment 3B. The building's mechanical systems have faced scrutiny, with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints regarding the boiler, including defective/inoperative conditions noted in 2023, and failure to file required inspection reports.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 highlight issues with unregistered boilers and non-compliance with facade inspection requirements. The property has maintained a positive record for bedbug and rodent inspections, showing no infestations or violations in recent years. Both the DOB and ECB have active violations pending regarding boiler registration and facade inspection requirements as of 2024. The building's management has responded to various emergency complaints, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify reported issues.