Would renters recommend 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

100% of tenants who reviewed 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

100% of tenants who reviewed 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 have any open violations?

This building has 6 open violations.

Is 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 good cause eviction protected?

216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Is 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 is pet friendly.

Which neighborhood does 216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 fall under?

In the neighborhood Kips Bay, New York.

216 East 29 Street

Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY 10016

54 units·6 floors·Built in 1960

4.4

3 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.

Highlights

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Open violations

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Pest control

Water pressure

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Neighbors

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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

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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 average0.11Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

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About 216 East 29 Street

216 East 29 Street is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.4/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending it and 100% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 6 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 20, 2026. Managed by 216 East 29 Street Trust, the building at 216 East 29 Street in Kips Bay, Manhattan has 6 floors and 54 units. Built in 1960, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. The Kips Bay neighborhood is a residential area of Manhattan. The 6 subway line is nearby, providing service along the East Side of 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. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data 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.

Tenants of 216 East 29 Street appreciate the building's cleanliness, quiet noise levels, and strong water pressure. Apartments, though small and somewhat dated, offer modern fixtures and good sound insulation. Residents highlight responsive management and well-organized maintenance, including effective pest control and heating systems. While the building benefits from a prime Manhattan location and friendly neighbors, some note limited laundry facilities and ongoing construction previously disrupted the environment. Suggestions include updating the lobby and improving advertised amenities like the courtyard. Overall, renters recommend this well-managed property for its livability and convenience.

Reviews of 216 East 29 Street

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Very livable starter apartment

Pros

I lived here for a few years in my 20s and it was a clean and renovated apartment. Good noise insulation and modern fixtures.

Cons

There was a lot of construction in the building for a long time but I think a lot of that is probably done now

Former tenant·10 months ago

Great place to live, could use some updating

Pros

very responsive property managers, renovated apartment

Cons

only 2 washers and dryers, lobby could use updating, advertise courtyard but not useable

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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

Built in 1960, this building has 54 units and 6 floors.

216 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 has rent-stabilized units.

Building owners and associates

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216 East 29 Street Trust
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Claudio Horta
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Shana Sakow
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