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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 tenant reviews for 219 East 29 Street in Manhattan emphasize the convenient location and amenities like an elevator and laundry. Positive aspects include the responsive staff and well-maintained lobby. However, concerns about pests, rodents, and noise levels have been raised. Renters appreciate the management's efforts but suggest enhancing pest control and noise insulation. Overall, it's a suitable option for young professionals seeking a moderate-priced building with essential amenities, but improvements in tackling pests and noise disturbances are recommended for a better living experience.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.19 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 229 E 29 St is better than the city.
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    Non-hazardous
    10
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 01, 2024: (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
    7
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 22, 2024: §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•
    2 Properties•153 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
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    Ricardo Vonputtkammer
    3.7(10)
    Worst Landlord•
    Officer•
    2 Properties•153 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
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    Rvp Management
    3.9(13)
    Agent•
    2 Properties•148 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (10)

    4 weeks 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.
    9 months ago
    Huge Mouse Problem
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice building with a clean lobby.
    Cons:
    Huge mouse problem! I have lived here less than two years and caught over 10 mice myself. I see them running around my apartment everyday. Pest control comes once every few months and puts down sticky traps but it does nothing.
    Over 1 year ago
    Fine for Young Professional
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - location
    - elevator
    - moderate prices
    Cons:
    - creepy laundry room
    - dated
    - small bedrooms
    Over 1 year ago
    Landlord / Owner communication poor
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Has all the amenities and the unit I’m in is clean.
    Cons:
    Mice infestation. Landlord/Owner is slow to respond and takes advantage of renters.
    Over 2 years ago
    Great building with mild pest issues
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Laundry in unit, location, luminosity
    Cons:
    Footsteps noise, rarely mouse issue fixed by cloging a hole
    Advice to owner:
    More for pest control and sound insulation
    Over 2 years ago
    Great building overall
    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 exist here (as in any NYC building) — but are not extremely well managed. It is chilly in the winter, with the heat running low.
    Advice to owner:
    Take more care of pests
    Over 3 years ago
    Easy building if you’re low maintenance
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Elevator, new mail locker storage in basement
    Cons:
    There are occasional rats. Super live in building is slow to respond or hard to get in contact with via phone and email.
    Advice to owner:
    Thanks for the improvement with the basement package storage. Helpful during those stealing phases in the building.
    Over 3 years ago
    229 e 29
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The supers are extremely friendly, but busy people with this and other buildings to work. The location is great and nice to have an elevator
    Cons:
    There is a lot of noise that comes from the building behind. It is a loud band that practices almost every night for hours, and no, they’re not good.
    Advice to owner:
    Building is great the light fixtures could use an inside dusting in the halls.
    Over 3 years ago
    229 East 29
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great building in Murray Hill
    Cons:
    Sometimes problem with pests in basement or noise from neighbors moving in and out.
    Advice to owner:

    Over 3 years ago
    Avoid at all costs, not worth it
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice lobby, secure package room, laundry in building
    Cons:
    Super is unresponsive, Does not respond to any texts or calls. You are way better off going to a different building, no reason anybody needs to deal with this. Looks like there is an unmanaged mice problem. Really wish I knew all this before hand. Nice building but not nice enough to deal with how annoying it is to live here.
    Advice to owner:
    Get a new super.
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