129 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

129 Avenue C is a 5-story, 8-unit old law tenement building located in Manhattan's East Village, owned by Allen Stein and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating and hot water systems. Between February and April 2025, there were multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with some inspections unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building has also encountered recurring plumbing issues, as evidenced by several emergency complaints in March 2025. Safety concerns were raised in March 2025 when both carbon monoxide and smoke detector violations were reported and subsequently closed. The building's infrastructure has shown signs of wear, with multiple violations related to water supply systems and the building's entrance security. The property has faced structural concerns, as noted in several Department of Buildings complaints from 2023-2024 regarding cracking in walls and the exterior facade.

In April 2024, a penalty was imposed for unsafe work conditions during facade maintenance. Despite these challenges, the building has demonstrated compliance with rodent inspections in 2025, and there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in the past five years. While the building has had periods of heating and water supply issues, recent inspections have shown improvements, with most housing maintenance violations being closed after certification. The owner has addressed several building systems, including repairs to the bell/buzzer/intercom system and building entrance doors, though some violations remain open or were temporarily closed pending further inspection.