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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Order to repair/vacate order must remain posted until such time as the order is rescinded.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 - BHazardous
Order to repair/vacate order must remain posted until such time as the order is rescinded.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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to cellar at public hall
Apr 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at bulkhead skylight at roof
Apr 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.