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140 West 55 Street
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140 West 55 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10019

34 Units

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Built in 1912

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9 Floors

3.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 140 West 55 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 140 West 55 Street praise the building's spacious apartments, large kitchens, and a friendly community atmosphere fostered by long-term tenants. The superintendent is commonly recognized as responsive and helpful when contacted directly. The location is convenient with elevator access. However, noise from Midtown traffic and occasional pest issues, particularly in the basement, are noted concerns. Management receives criticism for unresponsiveness and delays in handling repairs and security deposits. Garbage management and maintenance of heating and water systems are generally satisfactory. Prospective renters should weigh the building's benefits against management challenges and street noise.

    Reviews (3)

    11 months ago
    Was ok, not my first choice
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    -big apartment
    -large kitchen
    -lots of tenants living here for years, so there is a bit of a community vibe in the building
    -super is great and responsive if you contact him directly
    Cons:
    -The street this building is on is quite noisy, with a lot of midtown traffic
    -leasing company sucks and sometimes repairs are needed to be approved by this leasing company in order for the supers to respond. We had flooding from an upstairs neighbor and they did not fix this for over a month (we had water damage in our bathroom)
    Over 2 years ago
    Management is Terrible
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The Super is great
    Cons:
    Management was unprofessional and unresponsive. Did not fix water damage when reported and has not returned security deposit close to a month after I vacated the building.
    Available Listings In 140 West 55 Street
    STUDIO:
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    1 BED:
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    2+ BEDS:
    1 units

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 140 West 55 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.08 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 07, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the bathroom located at apt 7a, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 07, 2025: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 hmc: properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7a, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    0
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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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
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    140 West 55TH Street L.l.c.
    3.7(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Louisa Little
    3.7(3)
    Officer•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    S
    Samuel Mahabir
    3.7(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    I
    Isidro Alvarez
    3.7(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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