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17 Essex Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00297-0021Map

Owner of record: 17 Assets LLC.

17 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 17 Assets LLC.. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on July 4, 2026. 7 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
17
About 94% of the building's 18 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st and 2nd metal bracket from south at east at building front at cornice

    Jul 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Order to repair/vacate order must remain posted until such time as the order is rescinded. a copy for posting can be found through hpdonline (www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Order to repair/vacate order must remain posted until such time as the order is rescinded. a copy for posting can be found through hpdonline (www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Apr 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate order #260624 posted at entrance door to apt 13 in the entire apartment located at apt, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to cellar at public hall

    Apr 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder fully extended at building rear at west

    Apr 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall

    Apr 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 12 , vacate #260601 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop-ladder in the down position at rear yard

    Apr 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at bulkhead skylight at roof

    Apr 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1 1st apartment from south at west at 2nd story on vacate order #199130 in the entire apartment located at apt

    Apr 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1b 1st apartment from east at south at 1st story on vacate order #199130 in the entire apartment located at apt

    Apr 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector installed in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (light fixtures)

    Apr 17, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd sty balcony,front east at fire escape

    Jul 2, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd & 5th sty balcony, front east at fire escape

    Jul 2, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance south window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs - in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy: erect approximately 25 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exp1 to safeguard public

    Oct 2, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    "n1 cornice stone on exp1 of building, below parapet has dislodge and fell onto public. street below

    Oct 1, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant due to fire which started in apt. 12 and apt. # 11 & 16 . 11 & 16 with knock down damage vacate apt.'s # 11, 12 & n16 then make repairs as per code

    Mar 30, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order, at the time of inspection a written posted vacate# m134/2026 issued on 10/01/2026 has been removed from the front entry door, vacate order still active., comply

    Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Noted at time of inspection, sections of cornice stone below the parapet were observed to have become dislodged and fallen onto the public street below compromising 8 apartments egress effected, repair and/repl

    Oct 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit. observed an illuminated business accessory sign attached to building facade above ground level commercial space. size approx. 10'lx4'h constructed of a metal frame box, sign copy reads "s

    Jul 20, 2023 · Penalty $280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. at the time of inspection,i observed a wooden structure located on the rear yard of the property. this over-head structure is approx 20'wide and 12'long and 8' in height w/o a permit or c of

    Jul 20, 2021

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt GROUND

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt GROUND

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2019 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2011 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2003 · Apt 10

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
6,706 ft²
Lot area
2,195 ft²
Zoning
C6-2
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
297 / 21
Assessed value
$884,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102562, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 17 Essex Street

Who owns 17 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 17 Assets LLC..

Does 17 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 17 Essex Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 17 Essex Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 17 Essex Street?

It has 18 residential units and 22 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.