Would renters recommend 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010?

20% of tenants who reviewed 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010?

20% of tenants who reviewed 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 have any open violations?

This building has 5 open violations.

Has 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 had any litigation cases?

This building has 1 housing court litigation case.

Does 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 have a doorman, elevator or laundry?

202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 has an elevator.

Is 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 is pet friendly.

Which neighborhood does 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 fall under?

In the neighborhood Gramercy Park, New York.

In the past year, did any apartments in 202 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 have bedbug infestations?

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

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202 East 21 Street

Gramercy Park, Manhattan, NY 10010

27 units·7 floors·Built in 1925

2.3

5 reviews

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.

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About 202 East 21 Street

202 East 21 Street is a modestly reviewed but soundly run building. Tenants rate it 2.3/5 across 5 reviews, with 20% recommending it and 20% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 5 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 30, 2026. Managed by 202 East 21St Street LLC, the building at 202 East 21 Street in Gramercy Park, Manhattan has 7 floors and 27 units. Built in 1925, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The area is serviced by the 6, L, 4, 5, and N subway lines, providing convenient access across the city. Gramercy Park is a residential area of Manhattan. Ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 202 East 21 Street indicate extreme dissatisfaction among tenants, primarily stemming from issues with cleanliness, pest control, and management responsiveness. Many tenants report rampant noise disturbances, harassment from neighbors, and a persistent roach infestation. While the building is conveniently located, the overwhelming concerns about illegal activities, poor living conditions, and inadequate owner involvement overshadow its positives. Notably, the presence of a few well-maintained amenities and responsive management is a rarity amidst complaints. Potential renters should exercise caution and consider these significant drawbacks before moving in.

Reviews of 202 East 21 Street

Former tenant·just now

STAY AWAY FROM 202 or ANY KAHEN BUILDING

Pros

LOCATION-LOCATION-LCOATION Otherwise this building's tenants are rude, filthy, leave garbage, shoes, umbrellas & boxes in hall as if it were their storage closet.

Cons

People screaming in hall at all hours, too many AIRBNB's-hotel like situations, men ringing bells middle of night (suspect prostitution), no real recycling, roaches in hall, had suspected rapist-murderer-nuisance in building, MAY have drug/money mules--packages not picked up for weeks & people RINGING ENTRY DOOR bells to get in without keys. JERRY KAHEN'S motto-you don't like it, LEAVE.. NYPD says worst building on block.

Advice to the owners

How about doing the right & LEGAL thing for once instead of having to pay the city fines? Stop the screaming & all night partying in the building.

Former tenant·1 month ago

STAY AWAY-Majid/Jerry & underlings do not like to do the right thing.

Pros

Location Location Location

Cons

Harassment Michael Himy-harasses tenants-borderline illegal actions filthy premises rats bugs no recycling leaks does bare minimum unless legally has to

Advice to the owners

'Jerry' aka MAJID, stop saying if you don't like it leave & do the right & legal things. New tenants yell in hall, leave garbage, packages, possible money & drug mules, 1 tenant arrested for attempted rape, murder, gun possession-DO DUE DILIGENCE & STOP PUTTING IN ILLEGAL AIRBNB'S instead of being greedy.

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 7 days ago

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

Building average0.18Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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

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