13 West 29th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

The 15-unit, 4-story residential building at 13 West 29th Street in Midtown, owned by Nadeem Sheikh, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since 2018. Most significantly, there has been an ongoing bedbug infestation pattern, with the most recent report in December 2024 showing no currently infested units, though there were 6 previously infested units reported between 2022-2023. The building has multiple open violations as of 2024 related to maintenance and safety, including issues with paint conditions in the vestibule area, missing metal mesh under the skylight, problems with sprinkler system testing equipment, and the presence of an uncapped old gas supply pipe in the cellar.

The property has a concerning history of sanitation-related complaints, particularly concerning garbage storage and pest problems, with multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints about food establishment conditions between 2018-2019. Recent housing maintenance code complaints from January 2025 indicate various issues requiring attention, including problems with doors, lighting, flooring, and general cleanliness. The building's mechanical systems have experienced some maintenance challenges, including a heat and hot water issue reported in 2020 that was reportedly resolved promptly, and multiple plumbing-related complaints.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2010-2018, with most inspections passing, though there was one failure recorded in 2015. The building's management has faced scrutiny for failing to file required external low pressure inspection reports in 2020-2022, though these violations were ultimately dismissed in January 2024. While there have been numerous complaints and violations recorded, it's worth noting that many of these issues have been addressed or closed through inspection processes, though a number of open violations remain as of 2024. The building's annual bedbug reporting requirements have generally been followed, with the most recent filings showing no current infestations, though previous years showed consistent occurrences.