257 West 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026
257 West 117th Street is a 7-story, 47-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1892 and currently owned by Josh Saterman. The building's maintenance record reveals several notable concerns, particularly regarding pest management and unauthorized unit modifications.
The most pressing current issue involves rodent sightings, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issuing violations in April 2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown passed results. The property has experienced recurring rodent-related problems, with six inspections between 2023 and 2024 indicating rat activity, including three initial inspections in 2023 showing rat activity. The building has faced several regulatory challenges in recent years, including two attempted inspections for illegal hotel rooms and unauthorized conversions in 2022, during which inspectors were denied access.
Earlier concerns about building stability were raised in November 2018, with two complaints regarding shaking and vibration, though inspections found no violations at that time. While the building has maintained a clean bedbug record in recent years, with no reported infestations between 2019 and 2024, the persistent rodent issues and unauthorized modification attempts suggest ongoing management challenges. The property has generally passed subsequent inspections related to earlier violations, indicating some level of compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 47 |
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Year built | 1892 |
Total area | 65082 sq ft |
Floors | 7 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A |

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