817 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

817 2nd Avenue is a four-story, three-unit residential building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Jane Goldman and located in Midtown Manhattan. The building's maintenance record over the past several decades reveals a history of attention to structural and safety concerns, with the most recent significant issues being addressed through regular inspections and certifications. Notably, there were two consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021 and 2022 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these violations were closed.

Earlier maintenance issues included repairs to the first floor public hall's ceramic tiles, rear yard cleanliness, and paving, as well as historical concerns with the building's cornice, drainage, and window frames dating back to the 1970s and 1990s. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2016, with the most recent inspection in February 2025 also yielding a passing result. The property has experienced some food safety-related incidents, with two Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaints in 2018 regarding food establishment letter grading, and a food poisoning complaint in 2019, all of which were closed.

Importantly, the building has demonstrated effective pest management in recent years, with the most recent bedbug reporting period (2023-2024) showing no infested units, no eradicated units, and no re-infestions, suggesting successful pest control measures. The property owner has shown responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the certification of various historical violations, including repairs and improvements to the building's exterior elements such as the cornice and drainage systems. The building's recent records indicate a more stable condition, with fewer major violations or safety concerns noted in recent years compared to earlier decades.