29 East 104th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

29 East 104th Street, a 6-story, 66-unit New Law Tenement built in 1920, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent months. Most concerning are the active violations related to the building's facade, with a $25,000 penalty for hazardous conditions including cracked/spalled stucco materials and masonry brick.

The building failed to submit required safety reports for both the 2023 and 2024 facade inspections, resulting in additional violations and penalties. Recent complaints and violations from March 2025 show recurring issues with electrical systems and safety equipment, including lighting problems, non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and appliance concerns. Apartment 54 in particular has multiple open violations from October 2024, including issues with window guards, radiator valves, intercom system, floors, cabinets, and peeling paint.

The building's systems have shown persistent maintenance challenges, evidenced by multiple complaints about the boiler system and various building repairs needed since 2018, though several previous violations were dismissed or resolved. While the property has generally passed rodent inspections, there were two failed rodent compliance inspections in 2023-2024, and bedbug reports show sporadic infestations, though none in the past four reporting periods. The current owner, Christopher Cirillo, acquired the property in recent years, and while some violations have been addressed, the number of open violations and recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and tenant safety systems.