29 East 37th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

29 East 37th Street is a 4-story, 11-unit residential building in Murray Hill, owned by Joseph Motta and constructed in 1925. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water service, with eight documented complaints in 2022-2023, including two emergency incidents in October 2023. There have also been two separate cooking gas-related emergencies in early 2023, and one violation in April 2023 concerning inadequate gas supply to the kitchen in apartment 5A.

The building's maintenance record shows active violations regarding a sprinkler system garden hose requirement and inadequate entrance lighting, dating back to 2018-2019. Earlier issues included a defective boiler complaint in 2021, resulting in an Environmental Control Board violation related to oil tanks and ventilation issues. The building has maintained a generally good pest control record, with the most recent bedbug reports showing no infestations for the 2023-2024 filing period, though there was one unit reported as infested in 2022-2023 that had been eradicated.

Rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2010, with only one instance of rat activity noted in August 2010. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, recent inspections (March 2025) have shown compliance with current rodent control requirements. The property has undergone multiple HPD inspections, with varying access issues and resolution outcomes, particularly regarding heat and hot water problems.