17 West 71st Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The 10-story New Law Tenement building at 17 West 71st Street, owned by Pierre Zarzour, was constructed in 1923 and contains 38 residential units. The property has maintained a generally positive record in recent years, with the most significant recent concerns emerging in 2022 when there were complaints about a broken window guard and an electric/gas range issue. Both complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), but no violations were issued.

In 2023, a violation was noted regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report, though this was resolved without penalty. The building has undergone regular inspections and maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all required checks between 2015 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing continued compliance. Historical records show some notable events, including a boiler-related violation in 2021 that required correction of safety issues involving electrical boxes and safety valves, which was resolved.

The building also experienced a violation related to COVID-19 construction compliance in 2020, resulting in a $5,000 penalty that was subsequently resolved. The property has demonstrated consistent attention to pest control, with all bedbug reports in the past five years showing zero infestation or eradication cases. Recent inspections under Local Law 188/17 in early 2024 found no violations, suggesting the building has addressed previous compliance concerns. The building's maintenance records, permits, and violation history indicate regular upkeep and response to regulatory requirements, with most issues being promptly addressed and resolved.