17 West 103rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10025
The 11-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 17 West 103rd Street, owned by Albert Myers and constructed in 1920, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with the most recent outage reported and resolved in December 2024. The building has also faced various plumbing, electrical, and appliance issues throughout 2024, including multiple complaints about plumbing problems in bathtubs/showers, flooring concerns, and issues with electrical outlets and appliances.
In October 2024, violations were issued related to defective smoke detectors and electrical outlets, though these were certified as corrected by December 2024. The property has a history of water-related issues, with significant problems documented in Apartment 3R, including mold (four square feet in the bathroom) and water leak concerns in 2023-2024. There are also active violations from April 2024 regarding inadequate window sizes in a cellar apartment affecting light and ventilation, with associated penalties totaling $9,375.
While the building underwent several inspections and filed bedbug reports showing minimal infestations between 2021-2024, there was one recorded incident in 2021. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with multiple instances of inspectors being unable to gain access to verify complaints in 2024, particularly regarding electrical and flooring concerns. Recent rodent inspections in 2023-2024 have generally passed, though there was one failure recorded in January 2023.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 11 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 7575 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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