17 Essex Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1900
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations8 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Chinatown-Two Bridges, containing 18 residential units. Built in 1900.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Chinatown
Manhattan · 828 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,095 1BR · $7,683 2BR
1 subway station nearby
3 parks · 3.6 acres · incl. Columbus Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (17 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety8
- General3
- Window/Door2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
May 15, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY
Apr 30, 2026Class C - General
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 10, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
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 10, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCK TO CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL
Apr 10, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,652.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,095 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,682.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $9,905 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
17 ASSETS LLC.
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 17 open HPD violations on record, including 8 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 1754 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Chinatown is about $5,095/month for a one-bedroom.