Would renters recommend 240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

65% of tenants who reviewed 240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

74% of tenants who reviewed 240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 have any open violations?

This building has 9 open violations.

How noisy is 240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

In the past year, did any apartments in 240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 have bedbug infestations?

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

Is 240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 rent-stabilized?

240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 has rent-stabilized units.

Parc East Apartments at 240 East 27 Street

Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY 10016

325 units·26 floors·Built in 1977

3.9

57 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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Cleanliness

Trash management

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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 5 days ago

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

Building average

0.02Violations per unit

NYC average

0.81Violations per unit

Renter Q&A

What does a typical rent increase look like? Is it still high even post COVID>

Over 3 years ago

ours was a monthly increase of $1500. we left lol

Over 3 years ago

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3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

Pet friendly

About 240 East 27 Street

Parc East Apartments is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.9/5 across 57 reviews, with 65% recommending it and 74% approving of the owner. It records 5 evictions, 9 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated November 3, 2026. This 26-floor, 325-unit building at 240 E 27 St in Kips Bay, Manhattan was built in 1977 and is managed by Equity Residential Management, LLC. As a post-war building, it reflects the large-scale residential development typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 6 subway line is close by, providing service through Manhattan's East Side. Kips Bay is a residential area of Manhattan. Building 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.

240 East 27th Street offers a mix of advantages and challenges for potential renters. Tenants appreciate the building's spacious apartments, friendly doormen, and responsive maintenance teams. The community vibe, catering primarily to young professionals and post-grads, appeals to many. However, frequent elevator issues, inconsistent water pressure, and ongoing construction can detract from the living experience. Some reviews mention management's responsiveness as varied, with frustrations regarding rent increases and reliability in communication. While the building has a lot to offer with its modern amenities and cleanliness, addressing maintenance and management concerns could enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews of 240 East 27 Street

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Fine for what it is

Pros

Nice post grad building

Cons

Small appartments, kinda old, elevators always broken

Former tenant·1 month ago

Great experience all around

Pros

Quick to reply to building maintenance requests

Cons

Pricey, high rent increases though typically able to negotiate down, doorman not very attentive

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3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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

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

240 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 is owned or managed by Equity Residential Management, LLC.

4Class 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

Parc East Apartments at 240 East 27 Street

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