208 West 17th Street
208 West 17th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan, has 22 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 8 of 22 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (68/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 22 units · Built 1930
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 68/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 8 of 22 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (22 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
22 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 8 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 30 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-06-12. Newest violation issued 2022-02-16. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2022. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). 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 .... AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2017-09-22. HPD violation 11984438
- Class C: Broken window or sash, kitchen. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS LOWER WINDOW SASH 4 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4D KITCHEN ER1. , SECTION '' '' (apt 4D), issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 2917437
- Class C: Broken window or sash. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS UPPER WINDOW SASH 4 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4D WEST ROOM ER1. , SECTION '' '' (apt 4D), issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 2917438
- Class B: Chimney or vent defect (hallway). FILE WITH THIS DEPARTMENT A TELEPHONE NUMBER AT WHICH THE OWNER OR A RESPONSIBLE PERSON CAN BE REACHED AT ALL HOURS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2017-09-22. HPD violation 11984447
- Class B: Plumbing defect, kitchen, 4th floor. REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4DCO16, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 4DCO16), issued 2017-09-22. HPD violation 11984434
- Class B: Leak or water damage, kitchen, 4th floor. REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4DCO16, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 4DCO16), issued 2017-09-22. HPD violation 11984435
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector. SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 1 STY REAR WEST APT 1D. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1D), issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 2917436
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ENTRANCE TO 3RD STY REAR EAST APT 3C. , SECTION '' '' (apt 3C), issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 2917435
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
8 of 22 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: 210 WEST 17TH STREET OWNERS LLC. Head officer: YAACOV AMAR. Managing agent: 210 WEST 17TH STREET OWNERS LLC. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 10, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1007660050, HPD building ID 30615. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 18 St (1), 1 min walk
- 14 St (A, C, E), 3 min walk
- 14 St (1, 2, 3), 4 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 22 open (3 class C, 11 class B, 8 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.