Which neighborhood does 501 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 fall under?

In the neighborhood Kips Bay, New York

Does 501 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 have any open violations?

This building has 2 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 501 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown East Kips Bay501 2 Avenue

501 2 Avenue

Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY 10016

128 units·17 floors·Built in 1978

4.3

20 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

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 501 2 Avenue in Manhattan highlight its well-maintained, clean environment with friendly doormen and responsive management as major benefits. The building offers modern apartments with attractive amenities such as a gym, roof deck with great views, in-unit washer/dryers, and a helpful super. Residents appreciate security and upkeep, though elevator reliability and neighborhood noise, partly due to nearby construction and street activity, are notable drawbacks. Some mention occasional pest and water pressure issues, as well as rising rents and occasional management concerns. Overall, renters recommend the building for its location, amenities, and attentive staff despite some challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Good central kips bay apt

Pros

Friendly doormen, large and spacious lobby with amenities

Cons

Rising rent prices, packages hard to find in package room

Former tenant·3 months ago

247 e 28

Pros

Clean, responsive management, great and friendly staff

Cons

Elevator issues sometimes

Advice to the owners

Fix the elevators

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 7 days ago

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

Building average0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

2Class 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

Renter Q&A

Any rules or charges for amenities?

Over 3 years ago

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