342 West 56 Street,Manhattan, NY 10019
42 Units
•Built in 1930
•7 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 342 West 56 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 342 WEST 56 STREET highlight a generally positive living experience with remarks on quietness, cleanliness, and safety. Some praise the convenient location and amenities like elevators and laundry facilities. However, issues were raised about communication barriers with the superintendent, high rent prices, separate utility costs, and pest problems under new management. Suggestions include lowering prices, enhancing pest control, and improving laundry facilities. While some recommend the building for its flexible landlords and excellent features, others suggest exploring alternatives due to various drawbacks like noise, theft, and maintenance issues.
Reviews (4)
4.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Solid Apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
This apartment was overall a quiet, clean, safe place to live. The elevator and laundry were a plus. The location is perfect (very close to subways, Central Park, multiple gyms and grocery stores)
Cons:
The super is very hard to reach and doesn't speak English very well. Fortunately, my roommate spoke Spanish, but even with him, sometimes the super would just ignore us
3.25 stars
Over 4 years ago
Better value elsewhere
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet building, the superintendent is great and extremely helpful, nice location
Cons:
The rent is a bit overpriced, heat and electric are separate and expensive since the building is not utility efficient, my landlord was really inflexible and had no interest in working with me on abatements during COVID, I wouldn’t live here for more than a year. There is better value elsewhere
Advice to owner:
Lower your prices and focus on retaining your tenants, you don’t have that many amenities to price it at such high levels
Available Listings In 342 West 56 Street
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0 units
1 BED:
0 units
2+ BEDS:
1 units
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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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 342 West 56 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Property Owners and Associates
J
James Simari
3.8(4)
Site Manager•
1 Property•42 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
H
Harlem Property Management Inc.
4(7)
Corporate Owner•
14 Properties•213 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
Y
Yu Li
3.8(4)
Head Officer•
1 Property•42 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
W
342 W 56TH Street Owners Corp
3.8(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•42 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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