Would renters recommend 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

83% of tenants who reviewed 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

79% of tenants who reviewed 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 have any open violations?

This building has 25 open violations.

Does 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 have a doorman, elevator or laundry?

300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 has a doorman, a concierge, an elevator and a laundry room.

Is 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 is pet friendly.

Has 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 had any litigation cases?

This building has 7 housing court litigation cases.

Is 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 good cause eviction protected?

300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

How noisy is 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 had any evictions?

This building has 10 recorded evictions.

Who owns or manages 300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

300 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 is owned or managed by Atlantic Westerly Company, L.L.C.

The Westerly at 300 West 55 Street

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10019

352 units·19 floors·Built in 1964

4.2

23 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

About 300 West 55 Street

The Westerly is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.2/5 across 23 reviews, with 83% recommending it and 79% approving of the owner. It records 10 evictions, 25 open violations, and 7 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. This 19-floor, 352-unit building at 300 West 55 Street in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan was built in 1964 and is managed by Atlantic Westerly Company, L.L.C. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The N, Q, R, W, and C subway lines are nearby, providing service through Manhattan. Hell's Kitchen is a residential area of Manhattan. Built in the post-war era, when Manhattan saw large-scale residential development, this building reflects the architectural style typical of its time. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 300 West 55 Street highlight its strong points, including a friendly and responsive staff, particularly the doormen, and a convenient location near transport and amenities. Cleanliness is frequently praised, alongside well-maintained facilities like elevators and laundry services. However, some tenants pointed out issues with management responsiveness regarding maintenance, especially pest control and heat regulation. Noise levels can vary, particularly from nearby streets, and some have expressed concerns over rising rent and small trash chutes. Overall, while there are areas for improvement, many residents recommend the building for its community feel and attentive service.

Reviews of 300 West 55 Street

Former tenant·58 seconds ago

Great place to live

Pros

I love it

Cons

Nothing really comes to mind

Former tenant·2 days ago

Solid unit for price

Pros

- location close to many subways - lots of natural light - handymen usually pretty responsive for quick fixes - doormen excellent

Cons

- building management hard to deal with when needing long-term assistance (ie: had a leak in the apartment from unit above, mgmt was unresponsive and wouldn't provide financial compensation until lawyers were involved) - constant construction in/around the building - laundry machines constantly broken

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

Photos of 300 West 55 Street

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 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

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

14Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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

Does the bedrooms fit king size bed?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

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The Westerly

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10019

352 units·19 floors·Built in 1964

4.2

23 reviews

What this building's record says

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The Westerly at 300 West 55 Street

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10019

352 units·19 floors·Built in 1964

4.2

23 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

About 300 West 55 Street

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews of 300 West 55 Street

Former tenant·58 seconds ago

Great place to live

Pros

I love it

Cons

Nothing really comes to mind

Former tenant·2 days ago

Solid unit for price

Pros

- location close to many subways - lots of natural light - handymen usually pretty responsive for quick fixes - doormen excellent

Cons

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

Photos of 300 West 55 Street

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 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

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

14Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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

Does the bedrooms fit king size bed?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

Review 300 West 55 Street

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

Review 300 West 55 Street

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

The Westerly

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10019

352 units·19 floors·Built in 1964

4.2

23 reviews

What this building's record says

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Building owners and associates

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Marjorie Johnson
4.2(23)
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1 building
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Steven Hoffman
4.2(23)
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1 building
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Atlantic Westerly Company, L.l.c
4.2(23)
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1 building
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Top rated
Mark Hoffman
4.5(24)
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2 buildings

Marjorie Johnson

4.2(23)

1 building

Steven Hoffman

4.2(23)

1 building

Atlantic Westerly Company, L.l.c

4.2(23)

1 building

Top rated

Mark Hoffman

4.5(24)

2 buildings