501 West 29th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

At 501 West 29th Street in Chelsea, this 5-story, 12-unit old law tenement built in 1900 has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over recent years, with documented complaints in 2024, 2022, and multiple incidents throughout 2021, suggesting ongoing problems with the building's heating system. The building is currently facing several open violations as of July 2023, including issues with fire safety systems such as missing self-closing doors and fire-retardant materials in the public areas, along with concerns about egress obstruction from fire escapes.

There are also ongoing complaints related to Local Law 188/17 compliance as evidenced by multiple active complaints in 2023-2025. The building has a documented history of rodent problems, particularly in 2017-2019, though recent inspections have shown passing results in 2024.

Between 2021-2022, the property underwent significant work that resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to inadequate tenant protection plans and failure to provide proper notifications during construction work, though these have since been resolved. The building's management has maintained accurate bedbug reporting records from 2020-2023, consistently showing zero infested units. While there have been various maintenance issues documented through 311 complaints and violations, records show that most emergency complaints have been addressed, typically involving restoration of heat and hot water services, though the frequency of these complaints indicates an enduring infrastructure challenge.