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55 2 Avenue
East Village

55 2 Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10003

20 Units

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Built in 1901

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7 Floors

3.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 55 2 Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent renters at 55 2nd Avenue in Manhattan appreciate the building's cleanliness and efficient garbage management. The neighborhood is praised for its safety, although some residents faced minor maintenance issues like delayed hot water and occasional pests. Generally, the management is responsive, but there are concerns about heating and pest control. Despite these drawbacks, the prime location and well-maintained common areas make it a recommended choice for those seeking a convenient living experience in the heart of the city.

    Reviews (3)

    9 months ago
    Overall good value apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Responsive super, no pests
    Cons:
    Hot water took a while
    9 months ago
    55 2nd Ave
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location is really great and overall the building is always taken care of in the stairway areas. There are cameras on every floor which makes us feel safe and when there are issues (bc in this city at this price point there always will be) they do always eventually get addressed.
    Cons:
    Had some bathroom issues for sure they are very small and aligned at every floor. Go through periods of time where hot water is harder to get than other times. Have seen a few roaches but always dead.

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 55 2 Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.45 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    16
    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
    11
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 30, 2018: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower and upper sash window at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 19, 2021: § 27-2033 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system imformation posted on paper and not cleared at public hall, 1st story
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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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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    Fred Ellis
    4(4)
    Worst Landlord•
    7 Properties•139 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    F
    Fred Ellis Living Trust
    4(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    7 Properties•139 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    G
    George Cora
    3.7(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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