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105 West 55 Street
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105 West 55 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10019

52 Units

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Built in 1917

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9 Floors

3.2(8)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 105 West 55 Street
    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 Ongoing construction and outdated infrastructure have been sources of frustration.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 (8)

    1 week ago
    Constant problems in the building like elevator door fails to open etc
    Former Tenant
    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 owner:
    Lose the arrogance and treat people with respect.
    3 months ago
    Dilapidated old bldg with possible lead pipes
    Former Tenant
    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 owner:
    Sell the bldg to a better person who cares about people and knows how to manage a building.

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 105 West 55 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.07 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    3
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 10, 2022: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at south facade , 9th story
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    Hazardous
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 06, 2020: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 10 sq.ft.) and south wall ( approx. 4 sq.ft.) in the 1st room from east located at apt 9b, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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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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    105 W 55TH Street Associates LLC
    3.2(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•52 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    G
    Gideon Platt
    3.2(8)
    Agent•
    1 Property•52 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3

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