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

In the neighborhood Midtown, New York

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

This building has 4 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 105 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Manhattan All Midtown Midtown105 West 55 Street

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.

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.

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 Ongoing construction and outdated infrastructure have been sources of frustration.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

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.

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 average0.07Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

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

Answer

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Review 105 West 55 Street

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Review 105 West 55 Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.