29 West 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 28-unit, 6-story building at 29 West 12th Street in Greenwich Village, dating back to 1846, has experienced numerous recent maintenance issues that warrant attention. As of March 2025, there have been multiple service requests reported through 311 and subsequent Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, including issues with mold, water leaks, electrical wiring problems, floor maintenance concerns, ceiling plaster work, and pest infestations. Notably, there is an open complaint regarding pests from March 2025, and several complaints from March 2025 required HPD inspections that could not be completed.

The building also faced a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire structure in February 2025. Looking at the broader historical context, the property has maintained a mixed record of building conditions. In September 2024, the Department of Buildings issued violations regarding rodent infestations in the penthouse apartment (PH) for both mice and roaches.

Earlier violations from 2023 were documented for water leaks and painting concerns in the 5B apartment and public areas. The building underwent work in 2019 that led to penalties related to improper posting of construction-related notices, though these violations were eventually resolved. While rodent inspections show some compliance with passing results in 2023 and 2024, there were documented periods of rat activity in 2022, indicating ongoing pest management challenges. The property has also maintained proper bedbug reporting records, with no reported infestations during the 2019-2020 period, though annual reporting requirements were noted as needing verification in 2024.