29 Oliver Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

29 Oliver Street is a 3-story, 8-unit residential building located in the Civic Center neighborhood, owned by Leon Tsoi and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly evident in 2024 with multiple complaints in July and June reporting inadequate service throughout the building that required emergency HPD intervention. The building's maintenance challenges are further highlighted by several open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of mid-2024, including problems with heating system access, water supply, and the presence of pests (both mice and roaches) specifically in apartment 4F.

Safety concerns have emerged with violations related to emergency egress, including flower pots obstructing fire escapes and a requirement to secure a drop ladder shoe at the building front, though these have been certified as corrected. The building's historical maintenance record shows a mixture of resolved and ongoing issues. Notably, there have been consistent problems with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed and inspected between 2023-2024.

Violation notices from June 2024 identified deficiencies in posting gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, and carbon monoxide detector requirements. However, on a positive note, the building has maintained a valid rodent control program with passed inspections in 2023-2025, and has shown zero bedbug infestation reports in the past three filing periods (2022-2025). There was also a significant fine in 2021 related to boiler room access requirements, though this appears to have been resolved.