212 East 29th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

212 East 29th Street is a 13-unit, 5-story old law tenement building located in Kips Bay and owned by Ramiel Benyehuda. The building, constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations dating back to late 2022 through 2025, including two recent emergency complaints in January 2025.

Water-related problems have been a persistent concern, with open emergency complaints for heavy water leaks reported in June 2025, along with documented history of damp spots and plumbing issues. The building has also faced challenges with building systems and safety features, including an open Class A violation from August 2024 regarding a missing shoe on the fire escape's drop ladder and various safety concerns related to self-closing doors at both the front entrance and roof bulkhead.

The property has maintained an active regimen of rodent inspections, with passed results consistently until 2025, when recent inspections in April and May 2025 resulted in failures for "Other Reasons." While the building has shown diligence in bedbug reporting, showing zero infestations reported in the past five annual filings, the persistence of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. Recent housing maintenance code violations from 2023-2024 show multiple instances requiring the removal of encumbrances from building areas, particularly concerning household items and refrigerators at the roof bulkhead, indicating potential concerns with storage practices in common areas. The building's age and history of service requests suggest continued attention to basic infrastructure systems is necessary.