17 Post Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

17 Post Avenue is a 49-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1917, currently owned by Andrew Feldman. The building has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with multiple open violations and complaints as of mid-2025. Of particular concern are the cluster of open HPD complaints from May 2025 involving pest issues, various maintenance problems including wall and floor conditions, and appliance concerns, all of which remain unresolved.

The building has a documented history of rat activity, with inspections from 2022 through 2025 consistently showing rat activity, including a compliance inspection in July 2025 confirming ongoing issues. The property has faced structural and building system challenges, evidenced by several concerning pattern of complaints between 2021-2024. These include multiple reports of building shaking and structural stability concerns, particularly in 2021, and problems with the roof leading to water damage in multiple areas. Housing Maintenance Code Violations from late 2024 document various issues including leaks affecting ceilings and walls in units 5B and 5C, while Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board Violations indicate ongoing building maintenance compliance challenges, including issues with smoke alarms and a defective intercom system.

The building's history also includes multiple active ECB violations related to building maintenance from 2021, with penalties totaling over $5,000 for failure to maintain proper conditions and respond to inspection findings. While the building has maintained a zero incidence of bedbugs according to reporting records from 2019-2025, the persistent rodent issues and various maintenance complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort. Recent complaints as of 2025 indicate problems with multiple building systems and surfaces, including walls, floors, cabinets, and appliances, with many of these complaints remaining open according to both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints. The building's age and history suggest that while some issues have been addressed over time, there remains a pattern of recurring maintenance concerns that affects multiple aspects of the property.