Would renters recommend 96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011?

82% of tenants who reviewed 96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011?

64% of tenants who reviewed 96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 have any open violations?

This building has 5 open violations.

When was 96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1962, this building has 223 units and 18 floors.

In the past year, did any apartments in 96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

Which neighborhood does 96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 fall under?

In the neighborhood Flatiron, New York.

96 5 Avenue

Flatiron, Manhattan, NY 10011

223 units·18 floors·Built in 1962

4.3

11 reviews

Top rated building

This building is highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

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Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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Neighbors

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

Is it still fratty vibes?

Over 2 years ago

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About 96 5 Avenue

96 5 Avenue is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.3/5 across 11 reviews, with 82% recommending it and 64% approving of the owner. It records 3 evictions, 5 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated October 26, 2026. Managed by Est Of L Goldman & Lillian Goldman Family L.L.C., the building at 96 5 Avenue in Flatiron, Manhattan has 18 floors and 223 units. Built in 1962, it was constructed during the post-war era, when Manhattan saw large-scale residential development. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The N, Q, R, W, and L subway lines are nearby, providing extensive transit access throughout the city. Flatiron is a residential area of Manhattan. Ratings, reviews, and public records are available for this building on Openigloo.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for 96 5 Avenue emphasize its prime Manhattan location and attentive, responsive doormen and superintendents who foster a welcoming community. Apartments are generally clean, spacious, and well-maintained with good water pressure, though noise from ongoing street construction and occasional hallway disturbances are noted. While the building lacks amenities like a gym, it offers convenient laundry and trash facilities. Management receives mixed feedback—while some praise their responsiveness, others criticize rudeness and unhelpfulness, especially during lease renewals. Pest control is mostly effective but isolated issues have been reported. Rent is considered high relative to the amenities offered.

Reviews of 96 5 Avenue

Former tenant·55 minutes ago

96 5th Ave - Solid

Pros

Great doorman Really good location Nice neighbors

Cons

No amenities Overpriced

Former tenant·3 months ago

Great building, highly reccomend!

Pros

Amazing, responsive doormen and live-in super, quiet, clean, everything is great. Great location

Cons

Lack of amenities for price.

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

This building has 3 recorded evictions.

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

96 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 has rent-stabilized units.

Building owners and associates

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Est Of L Goldman & Lillian Goldman Family L.l.c.
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5 buildings
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Top rated
Louisa Little
4.3(11)
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1 building
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John Cummings
4.3(11)
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1 building
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Ricky Tagle
4.3(11)
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1 building

Est Of L Goldman & Lillian Goldman Family L.l.c.

3.5(30)

5 buildings

Top rated

Louisa Little

4.3(11)

1 building

Top rated

John Cummings

4.3(11)

1 building

Top rated

Ricky Tagle

4.3(11)

1 building

96 5 Avenue

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96 5th Ave - Solid

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Great building, highly reccomend!

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Building owners and associates

Est Of L Goldman & Lillian Goldman Family L.l.c.

Louisa Little

John Cummings

Ricky Tagle

Est Of L Goldman & Lillian Goldman Family L.l.c.

Louisa Little

John Cummings

Ricky Tagle