17 West 102nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 7-story, 54-unit residential building at 17 West 102nd Street, constructed in 1998 and currently owned by Paul Freitag, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent hot water and heating problems in 2023, with multiple complaints filed through HPD, resulting in violations. The building has also faced significant plumbing challenges, including a water leak complaint in September 2021 that generated violations.

More recently, there has been a troubling pattern of rodent activity, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 and 2023 confirming rat activity. The building's maintenance record shows some improvements, as there have been no reported bedbug infestations since the 2023-2024 reporting period, though previous years showed multiple instances requiring eradication. The property has undergone various inspections and received violations related to maintenance requirements.

In 2021, several building-wide violations were issued regarding the posting of required notices, including those related to gas leaks, smoke detector requirements, and heating system contact information. These violations were ultimately closed by October 2021. More recent inspections in Apartment 209 revealed multiple violations in 2023 related to hot water, cabinet repairs, and water damage, though some of these have since been certified as corrected. The building's management has also been active in addressing compliance requirements, as evidenced by the issuance of permits and the proactive response to various inspections, though the recurring nature of rodent inspections and heating system issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems.