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29 Washington Square W

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00552-0060Map

Owner of record: New York University

29 Washington Square W is a hotel built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 65 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is New York University. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 8 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
50
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
26

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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
15
About 23% of the building's 65 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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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 16, 2022

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). , in the entire apartment located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective 3 wire glass panes at casement window in the kitchen located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective two wire glass panes at casement window in the 3rd room from north located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective two wire glass panes at casement window in the 2nd room from north located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and all walls trough - out in the entire apartment located at apt phn, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing sign at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Jun 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Jun 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 11, 2019

    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, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 50

  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 30, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 30, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 28, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p16188

    Feb 28, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 16, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 13, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Feb 19, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jun 3, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection i observed that the side walk shed installed did not have any information panel attached.

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,38b,50,50a. 50-fresh air fan sail switch defective; 50a-gas pil ot regulator vent, missing vent limiter.

    Aug 28, 2015

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local lae 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa

    Mar 28, 2008 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sec.27-129.local law report filed as"unsafe",unsafe conditions exist &no measures taken to secure safety of public as per 27-129(d) 7 1 rcny 32-03(b)(5)(i)no sidewalk shed,fence,netting etc. precautions.remedy:

    Oct 18, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain a permit for sidewalk shed not sidewalk shed at service entrance to under haveply st side approx 16 ft in lenght w/o permit remedy obtain permit

    Oct 16, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. the permit for alteration #101481086 (for a sidewalk shed), has expired. remedy: obtain a permit or removed side- walk shed.

    Mar 9, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: expired permit noted: sidewalk shed permit has expired 1/16/98 #101401086 shed approx size 125-0" long. location: east wall 1st floor and north wall. remedy: renew permit immediately.

    May 11, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    52o73o39h 52-clean oil from brake 73-clean entire device.

    Oct 7, 1997 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73o22b26h 26-replace music box roller.

    Oct 7, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22d26h73o 26-replace music box roller.

    Oct 7, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    52o57y39h16h73o 52-clean oil from brake.

    Oct 2, 1997 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at jobsite at time of inspection work being done in apt. 16a. remedy: provide approved plans at jobsite at all time.

    Jan 30, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt PHN

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 12C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 12C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (H8)
Year built
1927
Floors
15
Residential units
65
Building area
128,601 ft²
Lot area
11,400 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
552 / 60
Assessed value
$4,123,800
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #107716, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 29 Washington Square W

Who owns 29 Washington Square W?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York University.

Does 29 Washington Square W have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 29 Washington Square W rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 23% of its 65 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 29 Washington Square W built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 29 Washington Square W?

It has 65 residential units and 68 units in total.

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