Would renters recommend 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

63% of tenants who reviewed 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

50% of tenants who reviewed 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 have any open violations?

This building has 4 open violations.

What are the biggest complaints about 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

Tenants rated heat and water pressure below average at this building.

Is 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 is pet friendly.

Which neighborhood does 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 fall under?

In the neighborhood Midtown, New York.

When was 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1917, this building has 52 units and 9 floors.

Is 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 rent-stabilized?

105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 has rent-stabilized units.

105 West 55 Street

Midtown, Manhattan, NY 10019

52 units·9 floors·Built in 1917

3.2

8 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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Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

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 7 days ago

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

Building average0.07Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

What do you do for laundry? Outside laundromat or in-building laundry?

Over 2 years ago

There is laundry in the basement. The machines are card-operated.

Over 2 years ago

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About 105 West 55 Street

105 West 55 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.2/5 across 8 reviews, with 63% recommending it and 50% approving of the owner. It records 3 evictions, 4 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated October 19, 2026. Built in 1917, this 9-floor building at 105 West 55 Street in Midtown, Manhattan has 52 units and is managed by 105 W 55Th Street Associates LLC. The Midtown neighborhood is a mixed-use area of Manhattan, characterized by a blend of commercial and residential spaces. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The nearby M, N, Q, R, and W subway lines provide convenient access throughout Manhattan. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for 105 West 55 Street reveal a mixed experience with notable contrasts. The building's prime Manhattan location near Central Park and large apartment rooms are frequently praised. Some tenants highlight friendly neighbors, a responsive super, and pet-friendly policies as positives. However, chronic issues with elevators, unreliable heat and water, poor garbage management, and pest concerns trouble many residents. Owner responsiveness and management style receive significant criticism from several renters, detracting from the living experience. Ongoing construction and outdated infrastructure have been sources of frustration. While some appreciate upgraded units and quiet ambiance, persistent maintenance and management problems remain key challenges for prospective renters to consider.

Reviews of 105 West 55 Street

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Constant problems in the building like elevator door fails to open etc

Pros

Rooms are large

Cons

The owner Gideon Platt and Brandon Valentin. They're dishonest, rude, condescending and unpleasant people to be around.

Advice to the owners

Lose the arrogance and treat people with respect.

Former tenant·2 months ago

Dilapidated old bldg with possible lead pipes

Pros

Proximity to Central Park

Cons

The owner, mgmt style, bldg elevators get stuck, rodents in basement, pricing way too high for all that plus low water pressure and heat and hot water weren't good. Luckily gone now and in a much nicer place with better landlord/manager who isn't so difficult to deal with.

Advice to the owners

Sell the bldg to a better person who cares about people and knows how to manage a building.

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