42 West 65 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10023

20 Units

Built in 1910

5 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations

-- of renters recommend this building

-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 42 West 65 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 42 West 65 Street in Manhattan praise its prime location and renovated units, emphasizing the secured entrance. However, some mention issues such as noise from neighbors, outdated systems, and inadequate amenities like no elevator or fire sprinklers. Overall, renters appreciate the cleanliness, garbage management, and responsive owner. While a few drawbacks exist, the majority recommend the building for its fantastic location and upgraded features, making it an attractive option for those prioritizing convenience and security in a lively neighborhood.

Reviews (3)

Over 1 year ago
Best part is the location
Former Tenant
Pros:
The location is super.
Cons:
Gross laundry room and machines.
Over 3 years ago
Alright, loud neighbors
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice location, washer/dryer in unit
Cons:
Loud family with kids, loud owner with dog, basement door frequently left open, outdated buzzing system (button gets stuck). No fire sprinklers, no elevator

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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 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 42 West 65 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.1 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 04, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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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
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jan 19, 2023: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at stair bulkhead to the roof , 5th story
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
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Alert:
One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
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Fabjan Bana
3.5(3)
Site Manager
1 Property20 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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Mark Scharfman
3.3(276)
Worst Landlord
Head Officer
133 Properties3780 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 207
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42 West 65TH LLC
3.5(3)
Corporate Owner
1 Property20 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0

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