317 West 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10024
317 West 83rd Street is a 6-story, 19-unit New Law tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Harry Schessel. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years, with the most recent inspections in 2025 indicating ongoing rat activity and a pattern of violations requiring follow-up inspections.
The property has documented several heat and hot water complaints between 2021-2022, with HPD inspections showing improvements, though there were emergency violations related to these systems. A significant set of violations was identified in 2022 regarding lead paint hazards in apartment 5E, with multiple open violations related to improper notification, inspection, and remediation of lead-based paint, as well as issues with peeling paint requiring correction. The building's compliance history reveals both past and present concerns, including an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2022 related to improper elevator installation and missing fireman's service, though the penalty associated with this violation appears to have been resolved.
While the property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status across multiple reporting periods (2019-2023), there have been various maintenance issues requiring attention, including paint/plaster work needed in multiple areas. The building has had multiple permits issued between 2018-2020 for plumbing and electrical work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. Recent inspections continue to indicate rodent activity as an ongoing concern, with the most recent rat sightings reported in 2025, though some inspections have shown the property passing through various compliance checks.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 19 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 34640 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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