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131 West 129 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01914-0017Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development

131 West 129 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 12 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2023. 38 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 16, 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

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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • 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 16, 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
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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 2, 2021

    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 25, 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 10, 2018

    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 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required

    Aug 10, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble treads 8 9 & 10 from bottom 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Oct 14, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble tread 3 from bottom 4 sty public hall stairs.

    Oct 14, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble tread 2 from bottom 6 sty public hall stairs.

    Oct 14, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal platform 6 sty fire stairs.

    Oct 14, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal bannister 6 sty fire stairs.

    Oct 14, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 1 sty public hall to 5 sty public hall marble treads.

    Jul 25, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing marble treads 2 sty public hall to 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 25, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble treads 2 3 4 and 5 from bottom 2 to 3 sto public hallstairs er1.

    Mar 21, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble treads one and two from bottom 1 to 2 sty public hall stairs er1.

    Mar 21, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective hinges entrance door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 14, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective range kitchen 2 sty west apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink kitchen 2 sty west apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective or replace mechanical stopper bathtub bathroom 2 sty west apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 2 sty west apt 2e er1. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings bathroom private hall & 2 room from northwest 2 sty west apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating walls & ceilings bathroom private hall & kitchen 2 sty west apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window northwest room northwest window 2 sty west apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective apron northwest room northeast window 2 sty west apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor northwest room & kitchen 2 sty west apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Feb 14, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of 5 sty balcony at rear fire escape.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at private hall & kitchen 5 sty west apt 5w. located at apt 5w

    Jul 20, 1989 · Apt 5W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating walls & ceiling at center room & room 4 from north 5 sty west apt 5w. located at apt 5w

    Jul 20, 1989 · Apt 5W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of sink at kitchen 5 sty west apt 5w. located at apt 5w

    Jul 20, 1989 · Apt 5W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty west apt 2w green. , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1989 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty west apt 2w kitchen. , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1989 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 2 sty west apt 2w thru out. , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1989 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 2 sty west apt 2w thru out. , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1989 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 2 sty west apt 2w bathroom northwest er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1989 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 3 sty west apt 3w 2nd room from front. , section '' ''

    Sep 16, 1976 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 3 sty west apt 3w kitchen & bath & northwest rooms. , section '' ''

    Sep 16, 1976 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of conceiled ceiling leak 3 sty west apt 3w north west room. , section '' ''

    Sep 16, 1976 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures sty east apt 2e kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 16, 1976 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door & door frame 5 sty east apt 5e kitchen entrance to fire escape. , section '' ''

    Sep 16, 1976 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 4 sty east apt 4e kitchen. located at apt 4e

    Sep 16, 1976 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window sash 4 sty east apt 4e 3 room from front. located at apt 4e

    Sep 16, 1976 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls 4 sty east apt 4e bathroom kitchen. located at apt 4e

    Sep 16, 1976 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 17

  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg in a code compliant mannner-obsvd @ exp1 cracked glass window w/jagged edges on 1fl masonry cracks, deteriorated mortar joints and spalling decorative stone. owner to immed retain nyspe to eval the entire bldg & prepare/file repair dwgs, repair bldg under permit start wprk by 03/12/2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Non structural damage to the building due to it being struck by a vehicle. the metal guard rail for the exterior was knocked out of place. also a 16"x24" hole was in concrete block used to seal window opening

    Feb 6, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2017 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2016 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2015 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2014 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2013 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2012 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2011 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - active
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  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    2010 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    Violation issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Nov 12, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Tri cocks/boiler piping corroded-surface/bottom blowdown drains not installed-gage glass guards/doglegs missing-fresh air louvers hanging-no body drains on safety-exposed wires-dom.hw. gage/boiler room dirty; c

    Mar 29, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure top maintain building facade. general note: a/c units missing brackets and/or side bar south elev exp1 metal window sills dented. roof decorative terra cotta tarrid, cracks and crazing water tank dunnag

    Jun 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain.defect is 1)rear drain pipe lenaer is disconnected from sewer @ rear.2)brickwork is cracked,defective,missing & loose @ various locations of exterior walls.immediately make all necessary rep

    Jun 17, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x11, 15d6, 33q3, 35p7. restore to service. file necessary document for alteration replacement of post, repairs and maintenance elv 1p9914 as pr code rs18/a nd 1.a17.1 part x11.

    May 5, 1993

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D9)
Year built
1905
Floors
6
Residential units
12
Building area
27,339 ft²
Lot area
7,494 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1914 / 17
Assessed value
$1,724,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125688, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 131 West 129 Street

Who owns 131 West 129 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.

Does 131 West 129 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 West 129 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 131 West 129 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 West 129 Street?

It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.

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