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257 West 29th Street, Manhattan

📍 Midtown, Manhattan Built 2015 14 units Class D9 Residential
Registered to ILSOO KIM Nonprofit HDFC HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
25 Open Violations
9C 15B 1A
67 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
4 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 9 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

4
Last 30 Days
23
Last 90 Days
67
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 58% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 7 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
DOOR/WINDOW
19(31%)
HEAT/HOT WATER
9(15%)
GENERAL
8(13%)
PLUMBING
6(10%)
PAINT/PLASTER
5(8%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
5(8%)
ELECTRIC
5(8%)
APPLIANCE
5(8%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

3 Inspections on Record
Passed Most Recent Result
2012-12-24 Most Recent Date
2012-12-24 Initial Passed
2011-07-06 Initial Passed
2010-07-26 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

1 Class A
15 Class B
9 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2025-10-08
Class C Active roach infestation 2025-06-26
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Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 6A, 6th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #18287196

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 6A, 6th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 9A, 9th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-06-26 ▼

Violation ID: #18062362

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 9A, 9th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 8C, 8th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-06-26 ▼

Violation ID: #18061809

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 8C, 8th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-10-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17326514

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-05T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-10-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17326509

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-09-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17288393

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-09-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17288388

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-07-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17120420

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-07-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17120437

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 6A, 6th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #18287197

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 6A, 6th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED PADLOCK AT DOOR IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 6A, 6th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #18287198

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED PADLOCK AT DOOR IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 6A, 6th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WASH BASIN BASE CABINET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-10-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17326510

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WASH BASIN BASE CABINET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-10-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17326512

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE PIPE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-10-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17326513

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE PIPE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-10-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17326515

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-10-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17326516

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-10-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17326511

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-09-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17288389

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-09-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17288390

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-09-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17288391

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-09-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17288392

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-07-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17120407

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSNG IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-07-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17120412

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSNG IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GFCI OUTLET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8A, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2024-06-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17079677

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GFCI OUTLET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8A, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CABINET IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-07-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17120398

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CABINET IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 9 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 67 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 67 complaints and 9 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 9, 2026.