129 West 29 Street

Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00805-0022Map

Owner of record: Universal Communications Network INC

129 West 29 Street is an office building built in 1911 in Manhattan, 10001. The owner of record is Universal Communications Network INC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 85
ECB violations: 31
HPD complaints: 1

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

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 85

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2014
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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Unsafe report filed
Feb 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 1, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 31

Class - 2
Atoi observed exposed electrical wiring hanging from the ceiling and newly installed partition walls on the interior of the 3rd-5th floors of the property at approximately 3:15 pm. no electrical permits are on
Mar 26, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Structural work in progress under application #m01248916-i1, w/out nb our alt1 issued.unsafe modifications of load bearing members wwp. did a search in bis&dob now witch alerted me that no permits were issued f
Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active jobsite of a #12 story residential building at alteration phase, construction work was in progress.at commercial space upon request for approved plans, super of bldg. stated t
Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active jobsite, i observed large amounts of debris at commercial space, scattered throughout. materials, debris, bricks,sheetrock tools laying on floor creating trip and fall hazard
Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 a.c. 27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office buildin
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Cease use 59x10,37o02,21j01,70b10 cease use item (59) break monitor inoperative repair contact nyc dob at [email protected] to return toservice other items (37)clean overhead (21)clipping door lock(rolling)
Oct 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Cease use 59x10,03m07,05h11,10h11,58m07,11x10,77x10,37b#,37o02.cease use items (59) brake monitor inoperative repair (03)toe guard missing contact nyc dob at [email protected] to return to service other ite
Oct 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
2x10;13x10/2-x-10)alarm bell-inoperative-repair;(13-x-10)emergency lighting-inoperative repair.
Jun 12, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended scaffold rigged from wall clamps w/o a permit. do bot use or remove suspended scaffolds. remedy: obtain a permit.
Apr 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approced plans. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended scaffolds. rigged on rear(exp#3)of bldg. plans show scaffolds on front(exp#1)of bldg. do not use or remove suspended sca
Apr 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

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Class - 2
02l10,02x10,59u15,68b07,99u05,99u15. phone in car not working, alarm bell not working, no tag stating date of brake maintenance, no entry of date of brake maintenance in log, 5year test tag expired (2009), 1
May 12, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
Electrical work does not conform to approved submittal documents/amendments. basement service equipment: 400 amp service switch, no advisory board approval provided. see the existing ser: app: m301591. remedy:
Jun 2, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
97x10 97x10 found entire device inoperative restore device back to service
May 18, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved accepted plans at job site at time of inspection work under app 104885830 2 men working at lobby level not approved plans present remedy: stop all work provide plans call for appt
Nov 19, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 3
40i10.40i10 windows broken in mtr rm
Sep 9, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following
Apr 28, 2004 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy file an amended report following remedial re
Jan 2, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy : file a
Jan 13, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initiall ll11/98 report. remedy: file a
Nov 8, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended tound five report acceptable to this deparment pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions described ininitial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an ame
Sep 5, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
Jul 5, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
May 3, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50o02/02l11/08j01/50j01/29b15/46b13/35o0252h12/57o02/18e01/40h12/45o02/75u05/ 50-j-01- properly align cables and drum 24 shorten cables to provide proper cwt run by 35remove stored materials 52-replace brak
Mar 6, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46b13,48b13,49b13,73o2,57o2,75u5,15m7. reshackle car cwt, drum cwt & hoist cables. 73-clean down entire device. 75-perform 5 yr full loadsafety test & file w/ this dept. 15-provide door lock covers where ne
Jul 9, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
40,11b,21,49. no draft stat, no discharge pipe on low water cut off, oil nad debris on floor around boiler.
Apr 29, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,46h,46f,.
Oct 29, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,35o,07#,50y,. 35- clean machinr room floor oil on floor remove spare parts from floor.
Oct 29, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
18l
Mar 16, 1994 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46t,73t,15l. 73 perform the 5yr.test date and tag the governor and file elevator 3 form with this dept. 15 terminal landing.
Oct 28, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73t,15l,46t,15l, (73) perform the 5 yr. test date & tag the governor & file elevator 3 form with this department (15) terminal landing
Oct 27, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73t,46t,49h,37l,473,15l. 73 perform the 5yr. test date and tag file governer and file elevator 3 form with this dept. 47 shorten the governer cable.
Oct 26, 1993
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1911
Floors: 12
Residential units: —
Building area: 85,869 ft²
Lot area: 7,252 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 805 / 22
Assessed value: $10,888,650
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 129 West 29 Street

Who owns 129 West 29 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Universal Communications Network INC.

Does 129 West 29 Street have violations?

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

Is 129 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.

When was 129 West 29 Street built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

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