538 West 29 Street

Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00700-0055Map

538 West 29 Street is a vacant lot in Manhattan, 10001. The owner of record is W29 Owner LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 13
ECB violations: 15
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 13

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed

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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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 8, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 058789 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny & 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report for low-pr
Jun 7, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintian building in code compliant manner.noted:in basement of building observed an active leak coming from the ceiling causing damage to drywall ceiling.rem:repair and or replace.
Jun 13, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. bldg altered under permit #102680813 is occupied prior to sign off the application & w/o obtaining valid c of o. remedy: obtained valid c of o &/or discontinue
Jul 27, 2013 · Penalty $300
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner boiler rm 1 pipe penetration no fire stopping 2-(2)boiler rm doors not self closing.3-missing/broken block.rem:obtain permit,architect's report-make all repairs
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of.permit 102680813 not signed off. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.1-brick facade-missing mortar vertical & horizontal cracks 2-cracks-z cracks @ window metal headers.rem:provide structural engineer's report on facade,make all
Sep 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall. defect noted: building having at front facade deteriorated,rusted steel lintels of 1st & 2nd flrs,cracked,dislocated brick work at 2nd & 3rd flr level.loose dislocated brick
Oct 29, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior hazardous 3rd fl level rear part of bldg (penthouse eastside facade) deteriorated motar joints and some brick work loose remedy: repair brick work
Feb 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted at cellar level breaking concrete slabs (trench 5"x8"deep) to install drain system stop all work remedy: ob tain permit or restoe to prior legal condition
Dec 17, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
B4a,32a,16,38,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h.50a-boiler on improper base(hollow block)50b-low water cut off in wrong locations.50c-missing control covers.50d-boiler direct feed.50e-no valve before expansion tank.50f-air ele
Nov 24, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall - haz. defect noted: 3rd floor level - rear part of bldg (penthouse) having at east side facade deteriorated mortar joints of brickwor, rotten, loose elements of facade
Oct 28, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. alt #102680813 change from heating plan & storage at cellar now occu- pied as waiting room & office. 1st story from goods & manufacturing &
Oct 7, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupie4d without a valid certificate of occupancy alt #102680813 location entire. remedy: obtain valid c of o
Jan 7, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy#90642 of july 1987,from legal use meating plant & storage,to illegal use office cellar from manufacturing retail store legal use to illegal use
Mar 13, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failuret to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required.noted:rear apartment with no second means of egress.location:third floor.remedy:provide required means of egress.
Mar 13, 2000
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Aug 20, 2026	$33,500,000	Commercial vacant land	—

Building details

Building type: Vacant lot (V1)
Year built: —
Floors: —
Residential units: —
Building area: —
Lot area: 2,498 ft²
Zoning: C6-3
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 700 / 55
Assessed value: $140,400
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 538 West 29 Street

Who owns 538 West 29 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is W29 Owner LLC.

Does 538 West 29 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 538 West 29 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.

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