225 East 26 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10016

89 Units

Built in 1963

7 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations

-- of renters recommend this building

-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 225 East 26 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 225 East 26 Street highlight a mix of experiences. Positive aspects include cool neighbors, responsive staff like the super, and good water pressure. However, concerns about poor management, cleanliness issues, pest control, and delayed responses stand out. Some long-term residents have expressed disappointment with changes in property management and rent increases, leading them to seek alternatives. Overall, while the location and some amenities are appreciated, improvements in management responsiveness and building upkeep are suggested to enhance the living experience for all tenants.

Reviews (6)

9 months ago
Not bad, a little pricey
Former Tenant
Pros:
Spacious units (some even renovated), cool neighbors, very nice location
Cons:
Not the nicest looking building / lobby
Over 1 year ago
Don’t recommend this bldg
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good windows, good exposure
Cons:
Cockroaches, poor management, poor construction
Advice to owner:
Pest control

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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 3 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 225 East 26 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.15 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
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class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
7
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jul 09, 2024: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock set and assembly in the entrance located at apt 6fn, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
7
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Sep 07, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
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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
E
225 East 26TH St LLC
3.3(6)
Corporate Owner
1 Property89 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
J
Joe Rrukaj
3.3(6)
Site Manager
1 Property89 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
A
Aloysius Lawn
3.4(14)
Head Officer
2 Properties234 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
P
Philisha James
3.3(6)
Agent
1 Property89 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1

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