1717 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

1717 Lexington Avenue is a 4-unit, 4-story residential building located in East Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by the Shams Mirkhani Estate. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in October 2024.

A cluster of complaints and violations was documented during this period, primarily affecting Apartment 1 on the second floor, including water leaks in the bathroom, a defective fire escape door lock, insect infestation (specifically roaches), and problems with both the carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector. Other maintenance issues from October 2024 involved cabinet problems and window frame concerns, though inspections concluded these did not violate housing laws. The building has a history of heating system issues, with multiple complaints recorded in August 2018 regarding inadequate heat and hot water, particularly affecting the basement apartment (B1).

More recently, between 2023 and 2024, the building has faced challenges with rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple compliance inspections and bait applications throughout early 2025. Additionally, there are two active DOB violations from June 2023 related to the failure to file 2018 and 2019 external low-pressure inspections. On a positive note, the building has maintained a zero-record of bedbug infestations in its most recent reporting periods from 2021 through 2025, indicating effective pest management in that regard.