338 West 49 Street,Manhattan, NY 10019
20 Units
•Built in 1920
•5 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
165 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 142 violations which is 7.1 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
26Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
74Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
42Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Dec 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 09, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative bell/ buzzer/ intercom system from building front entrance to panel in the entire apartment located at apt 1fw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Nov 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 18, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 07, 2023§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer system in the entrance located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection in the bathroom located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at downstairs at duplex apt in the 1st bathroom located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1rw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet downstairs at duplex apt in the 1st bathroom located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all wall and ceiling at downstairs at duplex apt in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fe, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at bulkhead at public hall, 5th storyNov sent out
Apr 27, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all wall, all ceiling throughout all stories at public hallNov sent out
Apr 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, all ceilings and trim throughout all stories at public hallNov sent out
Apr 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all wall at roof bulkhead at public hallNov sent out
Apr 27, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls, ceiling and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4re, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 27, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors and stairs at all stories at public hallNov sent out
Apr 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4re, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 10, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell, return buzzer intercom system from the buildind front entrance to the apartment... located at apt 3fe, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 27, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code refit door in the entrance located at apt 1fw, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Dec 01, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to the apartment wall panel in the foyer located at apt 1fw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jun 23, 2022§ 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets ...at the bathtub.. in the bathroom located at apt 4re, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 23, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective ....rubber gasket at freezer compartment door of the refrigerator... in the kitchen located at apt 4re, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 13, 2020§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 4re, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
3.75 stars
Unresponsive
Former Tenant
Pros:
I want to like my (c) openigloo apartment more ...
Cons:
They never respond to emails (c) openigloo and ...
2.625 stars
Rodents gone wild
Former Tenant
Pros:
Proximity to train
Cons:
Due to improper trash storage (c) openigloo rat...
Advice to owner:
Rethink how you store the trash so I don’t have...