717 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

717 St Nicholas Avenue is a 4-story, 9-unit residential building in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1891 and currently owned by Allan Heussinger. The building is experiencing recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and February 2025, some of which were building-wide problems affecting multiple apartments. More recently, several maintenance concerns remain active, including issues with flooring and wall paint, as documented in February 2025 complaints that have not yet been resolved.

The building's history shows consistent attention to safety and maintenance, with all previous heating issues typically being addressed, though inspections in early 2025 revealed access difficulties for HPD to confirm repairs. Significant past violations include door-related issues identified in 2023, including defective building entrance and vestibule doors, and problems with mailboxes for apartments 4F and 1R. These violations, all Class B or C, were subsequently certified as corrected.

The property has maintained a good record concerning pest control, with zero reports of bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2021-2025), and consistent passing results in rodent inspections conducted every six months or so since 2016. The most recent rodent inspection from May 2025 passed without issues. The building experienced various maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025, including plumbing concerns and interior finish maintenance, though many of these appear to have been addressed promptly based on HPD closure reports.