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229 E 29 St
Kips Bay

229 E 29 St,
Manhattan, NY 10016

113 Units

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Built in 1940

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6 Floors

3.7(10)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 229 E 29 St
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 229 E 29 St in Manhattan praise its convenient location, secure entrance with intercom, elevator access, laundry facilities, and a friendly, responsive super. Tenants also value the clean lobby, package room storage, and strong water pressure. However, a persistent pest issue, notably with mice and occasional rats, is widely reported with frequent frustrations over inadequate pest control responses. Noise levels and dated features, such as small bedrooms and a creepy laundry room, receive mixed feedback. Owner responsiveness varies, with some complaints about slow communication. Overall, the building suits low-maintenance residents who prioritize location and amenities but may face challenges with pest management and occasional noise.

    Reviews (10)

    4 months ago
    Great amenities, but some issues
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great building with perks including elevator, laundry on site, beautiful lobby. The super and his wife are kind and very responsive to concerns. The entrance is protected by 2 locked doors, and the intercom system to enter connects to your phone.
    Cons:
    Bugs and mice exist here (as in any NYC building) — and are not extremely well managed. I see them frequently in the basement, and every six months or so I’ll have an issue with a roach or a mouse and need to scour/bomb/trap my apartment. The building has also had frequent leaks that are stressful at times, as I have had 2 leaks in my apartment from outside sources.
    Advice to owner:
    Take more care of pests
    11 months ago
    Rats in all rooms
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Convenient location for walking and commuting
    Cons:
    Rented a unit for several years and had rat problems.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 229 E 29 St is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.21 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    11
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 04, 2025: (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 hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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    Hazardous
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 11, 2021: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 11, 2021: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
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    Missing information/filings
    8
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: §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 subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
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    Lajos Sarkadi
    3.7(10)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•113 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
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    229 East 29 Owners Corp
    3.7(10)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•113 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
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    Ricardo Vonputtkammer
    3.7(10)
    Worst Landlord•
    Officer•
    1 Property•113 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
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    Rvp Management
    3.9(13)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•148 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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