29 Howard Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

29 Howard Street, a 6-story commercial-altered Class A building constructed in 1868 and currently operated by The 29 Howard St. Condominium, has experienced several significant incidents in recent years. Most notably, in July 2023, the building faced serious safety concerns when a section of metal facade dislodged and fell to the ground, prompting active violations from both the Department of Buildings (DOB) and Environmental Control Board (ECB), including a $6,250 penalty.

The building was subsequently required to submit an engineer's report regarding structurally deficient conditions, resulting in an additional $2,530 penalty that remains active as of October 2023. More recently, in April 2025, a special operations compliance inspection was conducted, leading to an oath violation. The building has consistently complied with rodent control measures, passing all inspections conducted between 2011 and 2024.

Bedbug reporting requirements have also been met, with the most recent reports (2024-2025) showing no confirmed infestations in any dwelling units and demonstrating proper eradication procedures. The building's owners have maintained regular maintenance schedules, as evidenced by multiple work permits issued between 2018 and 2021, covering various aspects of building maintenance and repairs. While the building has experienced some violations related to bedbug reporting in recent years (2022-2024), these appear to be administrative in nature and have been addressed through proper reporting channels, with no recorded actual infestations during any reporting periods.