237 East 17 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00898-0021Map
Owner of record: Degidio David
237 East 17 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1854 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Degidio David. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 9 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- 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
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, 2024
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.
Feb 15, 2022
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th sty balcony ,front north at fire escape
Apr 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 310, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 310
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 310, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 310
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 310, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 310
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes at 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 310, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 310
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 310, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 310
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department missing at cellar
Sep 13, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers. at public hall, 5th story
Sep 13, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 5th story
Sep 13, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes metal gate closed the opening exit to 1st sty fire stair to the drop ladder at 2nd sty south balcony at fire escape
Sep 13, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing south drop ladder gravity hook missing at fire escape
Sep 13, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods south at fire escape
Sep 13, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gravity hook at front fire escape
Aug 29, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front fire escape
Aug 29, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak walls and ceiling center area at rear upper level 1 sty northeast apt 220. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1990 · Apt 220
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling center area at rear upper level 1 wty northeast apt 220. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1990 · Apt 220
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty northeast apt 220 brickley. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1990 · Apt 220
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stained frame and door rear lower level 1 sty northeast apt 220. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1990 · Apt 220
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department frame and door rear lower level 1 sty northeast apt 220. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1990 · Apt 220
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit household item 2 sty and 4 sty balcony front.
Jul 27, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlocked gate to front areaway front of building.
Jul 27, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color northeast room penthouse apt.
Feb 15, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose putty of window glass 3rd sty front apt 410 east window front east room. , section '' ''
Dec 31, 1985 · Apt 410
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit lower sash of window at west room 3 sty front apt 410. located at apt 410
Dec 31, 1985 · Apt 410
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at 3 sty front apt 410. located at apt 410
Dec 31, 1985 · Apt 410
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls all stys public halls.
Dec 31, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and wall 3rd sty rear east apt 300 rear room. , section '' ''
Jan 29, 1982 · Apt 300
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Nov 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(11) make alarm system bell ring (33) adjust floor stop's
Oct 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
15,l,10 16,p,07 38,p,07 36,p,07 66,p,07 08,j,01 15 repair 16 provide access top fl 38 provide 36 provide 66 provide 08 adjust fl stops
May 12, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75m05,55l11,36q07,53q07.75-current five year test top missing.55-pit light is defective.36-provide machine room door to code self locking and self clooing.53-machine room light needs guard.
Dec 7, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28h12, 33l9, 33c17, 50f12, 35p17, 36p17, 36t7, 33t7, 47l2, 33-step is hazardous remove stell plate in front of steps 47-clean paint of gov cable.
Jul 30, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg. occupied without a valid cert. of occuapncy. remedy: discontinue the illegal occupancy until a new cert. of occuapncy has been obtained.
Jun 22, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 310
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 310
Close - General
Windows
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 310
Close - General
Windows
Feb 26, 2009 · Apt 310
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2008 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 310
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt PH
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1854
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 6,233 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,016 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 898 / 21
- Assessed value
- $909,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Stuyvesant Square Historic District
HPD registration #139366, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 237 East 17 Street
Who owns 237 East 17 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Degidio David.
Does 237 East 17 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 East 17 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 237 East 17 Street built?
City records list 1854 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 East 17 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.