Would renters recommend 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036?

100% of tenants who reviewed 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036?

100% of tenants who reviewed 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 have any open violations?

This building has 1 open violation.

Is 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 good cause eviction protected?

540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

In the past year, did any apartments in 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 have bedbug infestations?

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

When was 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1901, this building has 20 units and 5 floors.

Is 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 rent-stabilized?

540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 has rent-stabilized units.

Has 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

Which neighborhood does 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hell's Kitchen, New York.

How noisy is 540 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

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540 West 47 Street

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10036

20 units·5 floors·Built in 1901

4.5

3 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.

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About 540 West 47 Street

540 West 47 Street is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending it and 100% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 20, 2026. Located at 540 West 47 Street in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, this building has 5 floors and 20 units. Built in 1901 and managed by Rand540 LLC, 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 A, C, and E subway lines are nearby, providing service through Manhattan. Hell's Kitchen is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 540 West 47th Street highlight the building’s excellent cleanliness, effective garbage management, and responsive staff, particularly the superintendent, who is commended for their attentiveness. Renters appreciate the strong heating, pest control, and water pressure, contributing to a comfortable living environment. While neighbors are generally friendly, some mention noise levels and occasional issues with nearby street activities. The building's convenient location and package delivery services are also positive aspects. Although challenges like low water pressure in an older building and occasional pests arise, most tenants recommend living here for its overall quality.

Reviews of 540 West 47 Street

Former tenant·just now

Responsive Owner and Super

Pros

Super lives in the building and is very responsive to any questions and problems. Does a great job maintain the building.

Cons

Sometimes a houseless camp would set up next to the building, understand that is hard to work with.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

No Major Issue: Very Nice super

Pros

- Super is amazing - Barely lost any package - No rat in the building - got my security deposit back

Cons

- old walk up building low water pressure - roaches, but if you cover the sink, it’s resolved

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Trash management

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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 average0.05Violations 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

0Class 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

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No Major Issue: Very Nice super

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