29 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
BBL 1004940035 (Borough 1, Block 494, Lot 35) · BIN 1007504 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
29 Spring Street (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004940035) is a 9-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1900, on a 1,243 sq ft lot zoned C6-2. City tax records list the owner as LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $5,530,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off. There were nine 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
- Building class
- C7 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built · units
- 1900 · 9 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,243 sq ft · C6-2
- Market value (DOF)
- $5,530,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 1004940035
- BIN
- 1007504
- 4Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “29 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004940035)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/29-spring-street-1004940035. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with storesThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1900Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 5
- Units
- 9 residential / 10 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,243 sq ft (17.25 ft × 67.42 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,962 sq ft (incl. 790 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C6-2, LIThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 3.99 built / 6.02 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 1004940035 (Borough 1, Block 494, Lot 35) · BIN 1007504BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-01; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $5,530,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $2,488,500The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $433,074Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $5,530,000 | $2,488,500 | 2B |
| 2026 | Final | $5,245,000 | $2,360,250 | 2B |
| 2025 | Final | $4,917,600 | $2,212,920 | 2B |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
Sales & deed history 7
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Gordon; Lau, Lena Moy | Lau'S I Family Limited Partnership | FT_1480005952348 |
| 1997-08-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau, Gordon; Lau, Lena Moy; Lau, Yuk Nam | Lau'S I Family Limited Partnership | FT_1730007766373 |
| 1997-08-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau, Lena Moy; Lau, Yuk Nam | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Gordon; Lau, Lena Moy | FT_1950005951995 |
| 1992-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Lena Moy | Mott-Spring Etc | FT_1390000392639 |
| 1992-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mott-Spring Etc | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Lena Moy | FT_1400000392640 |
| 1989-10-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nevelson, Mike Exe Estat; Nevelson, Louise Lwt | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Lena Moy | FT_1140000321914 |
| 1967-10-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Goodstein, Mortimerj | Nevelson, Louise | FT_1010008681001 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01
DOB job filings 4 open of 15
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2023-10-16 | M00942973-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-10-10 | $62,640 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2006-07-21 | 104493362 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-07-17 | $10,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2004-09-24 | 103840471 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2004-07-21 | $6,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2001-08-13 | 102975906 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2001-08-10 | $11,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2016-08-13 | 122847642 BIS | SI | 2016-08-05 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2016-09-15 | 140521237 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-07-13 | $16,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-01-31 | 104412958 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-04-25 | $10,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2002-01-28 | 102980936 BIS | SI | 2001-08-14 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2000-10-20 | 102743649 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-08-17 | $3,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2001-04-27 | 102891596 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-08-08 | $6,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2001-05-11 | 102684427 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2000-06-29 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2001-10-12 | 102641189 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2000-03-07 | $28,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2000-06-29 | 102421835 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-10-06 | $8,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1995-06-19 | 100919909 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1994-10-17 | $1,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1993-07-23 | 100258613 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1991-05-16 | $16,500 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 19
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-16 | 2024-10-16 | M00942973-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction HEREWITH FILING FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING RETAIL STORE ON FIRST FLOOR AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Permit Issued |
| 2016-07-15 | 2016-10-29 | 140521237 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-07-21 | 2007-04-01 | 104493362 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-07-21 | 2007-04-01 | 104493362 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-07-21 | 2007-04-01 | 104493362 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-04-26 | 2007-04-01 | 104412958 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-09-24 | 2005-04-02 | 103840471 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-09-24 | 2005-09-24 | 103840471 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-08-13 | 2002-04-29 | 102975906 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-09-07 | 2000-12-31 | 102743649 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-09-07 | 2001-02-09 | 102743649 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-08-14 | 2001-08-14 | 102891596 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 19 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 2
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629101224 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1990-02-02 | P-PLUMBING NONE | V*020290P0101 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2000-11-15 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED:STRUCTURAL STEEL INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY OVER 80% ON ROOF AND POURED CONCRETE,RAISING HEIGHT OF ROOF APPROX:3 1/2,ALSO METAL RAILING POSTS INSTALLED | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34267113K |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2000-07-31 | Hazardous | SIDEWALK SHOD DOES NOT MEET BLDG DEPT CODE SPECIFICALLY DEFORD IS:SIDEDEPT.ENCLOSING MISSING ON MOTT ST.SIDE-ADJACENT TO BLAY WALL-EXPOSING BRICKS AND OPENING SIDE WALK SHOD WHEN PROTECTING IS REQUIRED PLYWOOD | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34231538L |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 46
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-04-15 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | LAU'S I FAMILY LP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014243026K |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2021-03-15 | Fire Department Of Nyc | SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS | LAU'S 1 FAMILY | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011775208J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2020-07-16 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | LAV'S FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSH | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011742432N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-07-10 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNER | $100 / $100 / $0 | 045983202Z |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-08-24 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYC 9+ DWELLING UNITS | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNER | $100 / $100 / $0 | 045021667L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-08-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 9+ DWELLING UNITS | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNER | $100 / $100 / $0 | 043587432R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-08-13 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNER | $25 / $25 / $0 | 043667803R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-07-23 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNER | $25 / $25 / $0 | 042336733H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-05-31 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNER | $25 / $25 / $0 | 042389542Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-07-29 | Sanitation Dept | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNER | $25 / $25 / — | 045050770M |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2015-05-27 | Fire Department Of Nyc | MEANS OF EGRESS | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED | — / — / — | 011450110X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2015-04-10 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | LUAS 1 FAMILY LIMITED | $1,000 / $1,000 / — | 011436680R |
Showing 12 of 46 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
- HPD building ID
- 27742
- Last registered
- 2026-08-25
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headofficer | Gordon Lau | New York, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | LAU'S I FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | New York, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Gordon Lau | New York, Ny | |
| Agent | Gordon Lau | LAU MANAGEMENT LLC | New York, Ny |
| Officer | Yuk Lau Estate | New York, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Gordon Lau |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 2
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-12-21 | I | 2022-11-02 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2017-01-10 | I | 2016-10-26 | §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 PREMISE |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
311 requests (last 12 months) 9
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits | Closed | 2026-10-15 |
| 2026-07-05 | DOB | Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) – Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building | Closed | 2026-09-08 |
| 2026-06-13 | DEP | Water System – Hydrant Leaking (WC1) | Closed | 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-06-08 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | Closed | 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-04-07 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | Closed | 2026-04-13 |
| 2025-12-04 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | Closed | 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-11 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | Closed | 2026-06-23 |
| 2025-11-11 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | Closed | 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-11-02 | TLC | Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | In Progress | — |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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- 24 Spring Street (two open items)
- 34 Spring Street (29 open items)
- 35 Spring Street (seven open items)
- 22 Spring Street (54 open items)
- 21 Spring Street (16 open items)
- 37 Spring Street (75 open items)
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- 242 Mulberry Street (75 open items)
- 248 Mulberry Street (one open item)
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