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109 West 129 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1019140026 · 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, AEP7.8
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s9
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 80% of 25-99-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 25-99-unit residential buildings is 23.6 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 2.8. In ZIP 10027, 43% of residential buildings hold an A and 14% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 17,252 25-99-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

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

6 bedbug-infested unit(s) reported in filings over the last three years.

What 311 hears from this address

10 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Dumping (3) · Missed Collection (3) · PAINT/PLASTER (1) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (1) · Food Establishment (1) · Street Light Condition (1).

Filed construction activity

$280,296 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (4 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. 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 (1910)
YesSix or more residential units (59)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)WEST SIDE SPECIAL HDFC
Head officerPAUL R FREITAG
Managing agentWEST SIDE FEDERATION FOR SR HOUSINGQ
Last registered2025-07-16

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$6,255,000 $2,814,750
2026$6,218,000 $2,798,100
2027$6,671,000 $3,001,950

The city's market estimate has risen 7% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Tax exemptions on the roll: CHARITABLE HOUSING

Building systems

Heating fuelNATURALGAS

Flood exposure

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

Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

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

3 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2012 (0 in the last three years).

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

Getting around

Subway125 St — 2 3 · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Malcolm X Blvd / W 129 St — M7 M102 · 250 ft
Citi BikeLenox Ave & W 130 St · 300 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman. 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

109 West 129 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

10 311 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.

The landlord's report card

Managed by WEST SIDE FEDERATION SENIOR — 21 buildings, 1,059 units. Grades across the portfolio: A9 · B8. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
145 West 108th Street MN199 B
570 East 137 Street BX159 A
2689 Broadway MN135 B
168 West 94 Street MN121 B
1421 College Avenue BX115 B
50 West 107 Street MN84 A
109 West 129 Street MN59 A
17 West 102 Street MN54 A
951 Prospect Avenue BX51 A
208 West 84 Street MN20 B
206 West 84 Street MN18 A
29 West 126 Street MN8 B
459 West 147 Street MN8 B
66 West 126 Street MN8 B
134 West 123 Street MN7 A
44 West 87 Street MN7 A
152 West 123 Street MN6 A
2749 Broadway MN0 —
233 West 120 Street MN0 —
443 West 22 Street MN0 —
2341 Broadway MN0 —

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $211,860 on 2008-11-19 (lender: Nys Homeless Hosuing And Assistance Corporation). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2008-11-19Mortgage $211,860 — from WEST SIDE FEDERATIN FOR SENIOR & SUPPORT to NYS HOMELESS HOSUING AND ASSISTANCE CORP $211,860
2002-05-09Mortgage $655,050 — from WEST SIDE SPECIAL HOUSING DVLPMNT FUND C to NYC HPD $655,050
1988-10-04Mortgage $906,449 — from CENTRAL HARLEM SBRNGETC to CITY OF NEW YORK HPD $906,449

Ten-year activity

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2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
2017054110
201800134
2019046515
202000729
202101629
2022016310
202300448
2024924419
202500549
2026005510
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The last 12 months — 12 records

DateRecord
2026-09-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-08-18311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2026-08-18311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-08-18311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2026-08-18Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2026-06-17Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-06-09311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-03-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-02-27Boiler inspection
2026-02-27Boiler inspection
2025-12-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-15Bedbug filing: 6 infested units

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-08-18311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2026-08-18311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-08-18311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2026-08-18Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2026-06-17Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-06-09311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-03-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-02-27Boiler inspection
2026-02-27Boiler inspection
2025
2025-12-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-15Bedbug filing: 6 infested units
2025-09-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-07-02311: Missed Collection — Compost
2025-07-02311: Missed Collection — Compost
2025-06-10311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2025-03-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-01-28Boiler inspection
2025-01-28Boiler inspection
2024
2024-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-09-18Job filed: INSTALLATION OF (3) HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS CONNECTED TO EXISTING DUCT WORK, (2) MINI SPLIT SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS AS PER PLANS. NO $128,298
2024-09-16Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-09-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-08-27Job filed: Plumbing work filed to replace 1 sink on existing roughing at existing single room occupancy unit #2G at 2nd floor indicated on drawings filed herewit$4,000
2024-08-27Job filed: this application is being filed for general Construction work to repair existing fire damaged Single room occupancy unit #2G on the 2nd floor as indi$19,700
2024-08-12311: Missed Collection — Bulky Trash
2024-07-09311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2024-06-15HPD 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 MIS
2024-05-16Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2024-05-16Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-05-15Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2024-05-15Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-05-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF (3) HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS CONNECTED TO EXISTING DUCT WORK, (2) MINI SPLIT SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS AS PER PLANS. NO $128,298
2024-04-10FDNY inspection (1935-10-01T00:00:00.000)
2024-03-14Boiler inspection
2024-03-14Boiler inspection
2024-03-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-01-12FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023
2023-12-21311: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2023-12-21Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2023-12-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-09-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-05-17Boiler inspection
2023-05-17Boiler inspection
2023-04-23311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2023-03-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-12-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-12-21Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-11-22FDNY inspection (RISK)
2022-11-04311: Missed Collection — Bulky Trash
2022-05-30311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2022-05-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-02-23Boiler inspection
2022-02-23Boiler inspection
2022-02-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-02-16HPD 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
2021-12-27Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2021-12-27Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2021-11-24Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-11-16FDNY inspection (RISK)
2021-04-14311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2021-04-06Bedbug filing: 1 infested units
2021-04-02HPD 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
2021-01-22Boiler inspection
2021-01-22Boiler inspection
2020
2020-12-27311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2020-12-27311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2020-12-26311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2020-12-26Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2020-08-04311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2020-08-04311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2020-06-20311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2020-02-26Boiler inspection
2020-02-26Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-06Bedbug filing: 2 infested units
2019-12-05DOB violation E:
2019-11-27FDNY inspection (1935-10-01T00:00:00.000)
2019-11-03311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2019-11-03Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2019-08-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-08-21311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2019-08-16FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-07-17311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2019-05-21Boiler inspection
2019-05-21Boiler inspection
2019-04-16Elevator permit: PROVIDE NEW DOOR LOCK MONITORING SYSTEM PER SECTION 3.10.12 OF CHAPTER K3 OF APPENDIX K OF THE NEW YORK CITY BUILDING CODE. ALL W$12,600
2019-03-07FDNY inspection (1935-10-01T00:00:00.000)
2019-01-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-01-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2018
2018-04-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-03-19Boiler inspection
2018-03-19Boiler inspection
2018-03-19311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2017
2017-11-07DOB violation E:
2017-10-21311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2017-10-04FDNY inspection (1935-10-01T00:00:00.000)
2017-08-09311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2017-07-29311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2017-07-29311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2017-06-09FDNY inspection (1935-10-01T00:00:00.000)
2017-06-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-11FDNY inspection (1935-10-01T00:00:00.000)
2017-01-03DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2016
2016-12-16311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2016-12-07311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2016-09-23FDNY inspection (1935-10-01T00:00:00.000)
2016-09-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-04-26FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2015
2015-12-30FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2015-12-10DOB violation E:
2015-12-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-10-30FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2015-10-05ECB CLASS - 2 violation: 67L10,08V01,11L10,70P07. 67L10-REPAIR PHONE; 08V01-ADJUST FLOOR LEVELING; 11L10-PROVIDE ACCESS TO B BUTTON TO ACCESS BASEMENT; 70$250
2015-10-02FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2015-08-25Job filed: DIRECT ONE FOR ONE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING APPROVED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NYC DOB BULLETIN 2015-025 ITEM #2A AND 2C, WITH CONVRSION FROM INDIVIDUAL$10,000
2015-08-25Job filed: DIRECT ONE FOR ONE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING APPROVED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NYC DOB BULLETIN 2015-025 ITEM #2A AND 2C, WITH CONVRSION FROM INDIVIDUAL$10,000
2015-07-24FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2015-07-10311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2014
2014-12-31DOB violation E:
2014-12-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-12-04311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle
2014-09-30FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2014-06-18311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2014-06-16311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2014-05-30DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2014-03-23FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-03-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-01-17FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2013
2013-12-06ECB CLASS - 2 violation: 26M07,67L10,52Q03,70M09,61L10. 26-CHAIN; 67-TELEPHONE BOX; 52-CABLE GUARD; 70-OUTLET FOR SUMP PUMP; 61-IMPROPER GROUND IN BOX.$250
2013-11-25311: Elevator — Elevator - Defective/Not Working
2013-11-25DOB complaint, category ?
2013-09-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-04-08Job filed: PIPE SCAFFOLD PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLAN NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OF EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2013-04-08Job filed: SIDEWALK SHED PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLAN NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OF EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2013-04-08Permit EQ — ISSUED
2013-04-08Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012
2012-06-05DOB violation E:
2012-05-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-03-08311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2012-02-16311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2012-02-13311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2012-01-23311: NONCONST — VERMIN
2012-01-23311: NONCONST — VERMIN
2012-01-23Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2012-01-23Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2012-01-16311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-01-16Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011
2011-11-18311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-11-18Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-05-12Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-05-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-05-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-04-28Job filed: REPLACE (1) MODULAR LOW PRESSURE GAS FIRED BOILER WITH (2) LOW PRESSURE GAS FIRED BOILERS. CONNECT BOILERS TO EXISTING GAS PIPING. REMOVE (2) GAS FIRE$61,000
2011-04-28Job filed: REPLACE (1) MODULAR LOW PRESSURE GAS FIRED BOILER WITH (2) LOW PRESSURE GAS FIRED BOILERS. CONNECT BOILERS TO EXISTING GAS PIPING. REMOVE (2) GAS FIRE$61,000
2011-04-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-03-23Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-03-21Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED APPROXIMATELY 60' LONG X 8'-10' HIGH AS PER PLANS DURING MASONRY REPAIRS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUP
2011-03-21Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED APPROXIMATELY 60' LONG X 8'-10' HIGH AS PER PLANS DURING MASONRY REPAIRS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUP
2010
2010-11-02311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-11-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-05-19311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Blocking Street
2010-03-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-01-31311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-01-31Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-01-11311: Dirty Conditions — E15 Illegal Postering
2009
2009-03-17DOB complaint, category ?
2009-03-05DOB complaint, category ?
2009-01-26DOB violation E:
2008
2008-11-19Mortgage $211,860 — from WEST SIDE FEDERATIN FOR SENIOR & SUPPORT to NYS HOMELESS HOSUING AND ASSISTANCE CORP$211,860
2008-10-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-10-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-10-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-08-28Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SMOKE BARRIER DOOR/ELECTRIC MAGNETIC HOLD OPEN DEVICES CONNECTED TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL.$3,000
2008-01-25Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-01-25Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-01-25Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-01-25DOB violation E:
2008-01-10Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007
2007-12-05Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-12-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-10-29Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-10-29Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-10-29Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-10-29Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-07-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-06-06Job filed: Replace existing make-up air heater and central A/C units. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$60,000
2006
2006-10-04DOB violation E:
2006-10-04DOB violation E:
2004
2004-02-26DOB violation E:
2003
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-05-09Mortgage $655,050 — from WEST SIDE SPECIAL HOUSING DVLPMNT FUND C to NYC HPD$655,050
2002-05-09Agreement — from WEST SIDE SPECIAL HOUSING DVLPMNT FUND C to NYC HPD
2002-05-09Deed — from CENTRAL HARLEM SOBERING UP STATION, INC. to WEST SIDE SPECIAL HOUSING DEVL. FUND COR
2002-05-09Agreement — from WEST SIDE SPECIAL HOUSING DVLPMNT FUND C to NYC HPD
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-02-06ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 48B15.
2001-01-18DOB violation E: 1P35705
2000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-01-13DOB violation LL1081:
1997-01-13DOB violation LL1081:
1996
1996-12-27DOB complaint, category ?
1996-03-08DOB violation LL1081:
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-05-31DOB violation LL1081:
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-04-07DOB violation LL1081: 1
1991
1991-04-25DOB violation LL1081: 1
1990
1990-06-29DOB violation LL1081: 1
1989
1989-10-12DOB violation LL1081: 1
1988
1988-10-04Mortgage $906,449 — from CENTRAL HARLEM SBRNGETC to CITY OF NEW YORK HPD$906,449
1988-10-04Deed — from CITY OF NEW YORK to CENTRAL HARLEM SBRNGETC
1978
1978-05-25Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NY to CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK
1978-05-25Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NY to CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK
1975
1975-12-04Deed — from LORDE, GERTRUDE to 109 WEST 129 CORP
1969
1969-06-09Mortgage — from LORDE, GERTRUDE to FREEDOM NATIONAL BKNY

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