29 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

29 Orchard Street is a five-story mixed-use building constructed in 1880, currently owned by Terrence Lowenberg, containing 14 units and classified as COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years, most notably a recurring problem with heat and hot water service in early 2019, though these issues were promptly addressed according to HPD records.

More recent concerns have included a malfunctioning intercom system in July 2023, which was resolved within days of being reported, and a door-related emergency in February 2022. The building has faced some fire safety concerns, including a 2022 violation regarding items obstructing fire escapes and a requirement to secure a fire escape drop ladder shoe, though these issues were subsequently corrected. The property has consistently demonstrated good bedbug management practices, with no reported infestations in the past four years according to the annual Bedbug Reporting requirements, most recently filed in June 2025 showing zero infested or eradicated units.

However, rodent management has been a recurring challenge, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 revealing "Rat Activity" in 2024 (September and May) and 2023 (April), though recent inspections in 2025 resulted in a "Passed" compliance status. The building's history also includes a 2019 incident involving an illegally maintained storefront sign that partially obstructed a fire escape, for which a penalty of $1,250 was imposed and resolved. While the property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, records indicate that management has generally addressed problems promptly when they are reported.