307 West 29th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

307 West 29th Street is a 4-story, 18-unit residential building in Chelsea, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Joshua Gotlib. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with significant water-related problems emerging as a major concern. In 2025 alone, there were multiple reports of water leaks, including both slow leaks and heavy flows, affecting various parts of the building.

Additionally, complaints about unsanitary conditions, such as mold and pests, were recorded throughout 2024-2025, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were often unable to gain access to evaluate these issues. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring violations of safety regulations, particularly concerning fire safety equipment. In 2023, apartments 2B and 3B were found to be missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Multiple complaints between 2019-2020 indicated potential illegal transient occupancy issues, with fines imposed for violations relating to safety systems and egress requirements, though some of these violations were subsequently resolved or dismissed. The property has also faced challenges with building systems, as evidenced by ongoing issues with the intercom system, heating systems, and plumbing infrastructure. A positive note is that the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations since 2020, and a recent rodent inspection in October 2024 indicated compliance with housing standards, though there were previous recorded rat activity incidents in 2022.