452 West 23 Street,Manhattan, NY 10011
9 Units
•Built in 1856
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 452 West 23 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 452 WEST 23 STREET in Manhattan indicate significant issues with lease validity, questionable management practices, and building code violations. Noise complaints, lack of security features, and problematic neighbors raise concerns. However, positive aspects include responsive landlords and good water pressure. Suggestions emphasize the importance of following laws and building codes, addressing maintenance shortcomings, and enhancing security measures to improve the living experience. Overall, caution is advised due to the building's current state of affairs and management practices.
Reviews (3)
1.75 stars
Over 1 year ago
FRAUD, INVALID LEASES, CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location on Manhattan.
Cons:
Don't expect rent receipts or a valid lease. This 9 unit townhouse apartment building is riddled with building code violations and a landlords daughter "ghosting" as the buildings Managing Agent using and abusing Power of Attorney.
This building has 43 noise complaints within two years (43 police visits), no front door locks, no intercom, no laundry, no door man, illegal and unpermitted work, HP Court Actions, two Criminal Trespassing charges and one Criminal Mischief charge against the landlords daughter.
https://commentariesonnyrealpropertylaw.substack.com/p/evaluating-cooperative-legitimacy
This building has 43 noise complaints within two years (43 police visits), no front door locks, no intercom, no laundry, no door man, illegal and unpermitted work, HP Court Actions, two Criminal Trespassing charges and one Criminal Mischief charge against the landlords daughter.
https://commentariesonnyrealpropertylaw.substack.com/p/evaluating-cooperative-legitimacy
Advice to owner:
Laws and building codes exist for a reason.
4.5 stars
Over 1 year ago
Good place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
Landlord is nice, responsive, looking out for neighbors overall.
Cons:
There is one neighbor in the building who is a pest to everyone else. It is liveable but definitely a nuisance. Not sure he’ll be there significantly longer.
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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 452 West 23 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
2.11 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
4
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Sep 15, 2025: § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor defective at public hall, 1st story
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Hazardous
10
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 03, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Immediately hazardous
5
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Aug 14, 2025: 567 (c) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 hmc: abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at , yard
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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
M
Merriman Gatch
3.1(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•9 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
W
452 West 23 Owners Inc
3.1(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•9 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
K
Katherine Baldwin
3.1(3)
Head Officer•
1 Property•9 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
W
452 West 23RD Owners Inc
3.1(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•9 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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