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12 West 29 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1008300052 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP6.4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 85% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 12.8. In ZIP 10001, 68% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations1 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2026-06-07.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

21 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (3) · Missed Collection (3) · Homeless Person Assistance (2) · Water System (2) · Illegal Dumping (2) · Residential Disposal Complaint (2).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1925)
NoSix or more residential units (5)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)COMCASA INC
Head officerTRACEY DEWART
Managing agentCOMCASA
Last registered2025-08-23

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$8,465,000 $3,809,250
2026$6,772,000 $3,047,400
2027$5,418,000 $2,438,100

The city's market estimate has fallen 36% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Jin Yun Fu Tea ShopCoffee/TeaA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway28 St — R W · 200 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
34 St-Herald Sq — B D F M N Q R W · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: 5 Av / W 28 St — M1 M2 M3 M55 · 400 ft
Citi BikeBroadway & W 29 St · 300 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 033 Chelsea Prep
Middle: M.S. 297. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

12 West 29 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

21 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2026-06-11RPTT&RET $978,500 — from ESTATE OF ALBERT E. BERNSTEIN; AUSTEN BERNSTEIN, AS EXECUTOR; SAMUEL ALBA, AS EXECUTOR to SHELDON, AVI PETER $978,500
2026-06-05Sold for $978,500 $978,500 $195,700

Ten-year activity

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2023
2024
2025
14
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201708008
201807007
201924006
202012003
202106006
202204004
202308008
202406006
202507018
20260122014
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The last 12 months — 18 records

DateRecord
2026-09-20311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-08-17311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2026-07-30311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-07-06311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Waste Left in Front of Other Residence
2026-06-11RPTT&RET $978,500 — from ESTATE OF ALBERT E. BERNSTEIN; AUSTEN BERNSTEIN, AS EXECUTOR; SAMUEL ALBA, AS EXECUTOR to SHELDON, AVI PETER
2026-06-07HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2026-06-05Sold for $978,500
2026-05-23311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-05-14311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2026-05-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-04-29HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-04-25311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Dead Branches in Tree
2026-04-16311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-04-16Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2025-12-05311: Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
2025-12-02311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-11-18311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2025-10-29Restaurant inspection: JIN YUN FU TEA SHOP — grade A

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-20311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-08-17311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2026-07-30311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-07-06311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Waste Left in Front of Other Residence
2026-06-11RPTT&RET $978,500 — from ESTATE OF ALBERT E. BERNSTEIN; AUSTEN BERNSTEIN, AS EXECUTOR; SAMUEL ALBA, AS EXECUTOR to SHELDON, AVI PETER$978,500
2026-06-07HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2026-06-05Sold for $978,500$978,500
2026-05-23311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-05-14311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2026-05-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-04-29HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-04-25311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Dead Branches in Tree
2026-04-16311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-04-16Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2025
2025-12-05311: Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
2025-12-02311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-11-18311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2025-10-29Restaurant inspection: JIN YUN FU TEA SHOP — grade A
2025-05-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-04-28311: Illegal Tree Damage — Branches Damaged
2025-04-09311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2025-02-09311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Waste Left in Front of Other Residence
2024
2024-12-29311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2024-12-22311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2024-07-25311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2024-06-24311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2024-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-03-18311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Noisy
2023
2023-11-27311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-11-27311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-11-15HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-09-19311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2023-09-14311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-08-11311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-01-29311: Street Condition — Line/Marking - After Repaving
2023-01-21311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper
2022
2022-12-20Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-10-20311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Noisy
2022-10-20311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Shifted
2022-10-17311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2021
2021-12-06Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-11-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-11-23311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2021-11-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021-04-01HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2020
2020-05-05311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2020-05-05Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2020-04-21DOB complaint, category ?
2019
2019-10-25HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2019-09-15311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2019-09-06311: Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
2019-09-06DOB complaint, category ?
2019-07-03FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-01-22311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018
2018-12-05311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2018-10-10HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2018-07-26311: Homeless Encampment — N/A
2018-07-11311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2018-07-03311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2018-07-02311: Homeless Encampment — N/A
2018-02-03311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2017
2017-10-24311: Consumer Complaint — Non-Delivery Goods/Services
2017-07-15311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2017-07-08311: Homeless Encampment — N/A
2017-06-23311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2017-05-01311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2017-04-01311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2R Bulk-Missed Recy Collection
2017-04-01311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2017-01-20311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2016
2016-11-12311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016-11-12Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016-11-02DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2016-10-26HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-10-16ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W.THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35197520H ISSUED 08/09/16 &TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSU
2016-09-29311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2016-08-04ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK DOESN'T CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS &/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS.NOTED:EASTSIDE FLEX WALL SIGN UNDER PERMIT #12067$2,500
2016-07-12311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2016-05-02311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2016-05-02311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal
2016-05-02DOB complaint, category ?
2016-04-28311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2016-04-20311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2016-04-20311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal
2016-04-20DOB complaint, category ?
2016-04-20DOB complaint, category ?
2015
2015-10-02311: Street Condition — Pothole
2015-10-02HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015-08-23311: Street Condition — Pothole
2015-08-23311: Street Condition — Pothole
2015-06-05311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2015-02-03HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2014
2014-06-18311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2014-03-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-06-20311: Smoking — Smoking Violation
2013-06-20311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2012
2012-11-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-11-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-08-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-08-09Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-08-03Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-07-12311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2012-06-15Job filed: PROPOSE TO REBUILD EXISTING PARAPET WALL AND REPLACE 6TH FLOOR STEEL LINTEL. MAKE EXTERIOR MASONRY REPAIRS. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$28,000
2012-05-04311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2012-04-10311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal
2012-01-24311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal
2011
2011-12-18311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2 Bulk-Missed Collection
2011-11-16DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2011-10-21311: Noise - House of Worship — Loud Music/Party
2011-09-26311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2011-09-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-09-01Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33
2011-09-01Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33
2011-08-24Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-08-23Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE
2011-08-23Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE
2011-08-20311: Building/Use — No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO
2011-08-20311: General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
2011-08-20ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O #88338. LEGAL USE FOR BSMT &1ST FLR OFFICE,STORAGE, NOW OCCUPIED AS 1 DUPLEX APT 1ST FLR$600
2011-08-20DOB complaint, category ?
2011-08-20DOB complaint, category ?
2011-08-19ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL, OR APPURTENANCES. PARAPET OVER 5TH FLR WINDOW FRONT IS BULGED APPROX 4" AT CENTER. STEEL LINTELS DE$1,000
2011-06-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-05-10Permit SG — ISSUED
2010
2010-09-09311: Street Condition — Guard Rail - Street
2010-09-01311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2010-08-27311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2010-07-13311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2010-06-25Rodent inspection: Passed
1989
1989-01-20Mortgage satisfied — from COMCASA INC; BERNLAND CORP to LAWLAND CORP; SAPPER, SAUL E.; ZIGELBAUM, LEONARD
1988
1988-02-29Mortgage satisfied — from COMCAS INC to HALEVI, GABRIEL; HALEVI, JUDITH
1983
1983-05-09Mortgage assigned — from COMCASA, INC. to TIMOTHY V.SMITH, P.CETC
1983-05-06Mortgage assigned — from HALEVI, JUDITH; HALEVI, GABRIEL to TIMOTHY V.SMITH P.C.ETC.
1980
1980-04-24Deed — from ZIGELBAUM, LEONARD; SAPPER, SAUL E to COMCASA INC
1980-04-24Mortgage assigned — from ZIGELBAUM, LEONARD; SAPPER, SAUL E to LAWLAND CORP
1980-04-24Mortgage — from COMCASA INC to SAPPER, SAUL E; ZIGELBAUM, LEONARD
1980-04-24Agreement — from COMCASA INC to LAWLAND CORP
1980-04-24Mortgage — from COMCASA INC to HALEVI, JUDITH; HALEVI, GABRIEL
1979
1979-08-09Deed — from RUBIN, ELIOT to BERNLAND CORP
1979-08-09Mortgage — from BERNLAND CORP to LAWLAND CORP
1979-08-09Deed — from BERNLAND CORP to SAPPER, SAUL; ZIGELBAUM, LEONARD L
1971
1971-11-17Deed — from RUBIN, HERMAN B DECDEX

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