Large space, recently redone, haven’t had big pest issues (knock on wood). It’s also quiet with relatively thick walls. Trash and recycling removal is regular.
Cons:
Cold in winter and lack of heat control. Water takes a long time to get hot and often pressure varies. A/C situation requires window units that don’t always do the job in summer. Typical problems of an older building
1.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
Don’t live here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Very few if any
Cons:
The building owners and especially the super are horrible. Unresponsive, rude, and unwilling to help with or fix any problems. They will insist there is no problem to avoid spending any money on repairs. Be warned that you can hear the subway from even the top floor apartments. The super is extremely extremely rude. He will make you feel uncomfortable if you are alone in the apartment with him. The building owners hide behind him to avoid dealing with anything.
-- 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 3 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 255 West 88 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.18 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
6
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Oct 18, 2025: § 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at penthouse phe, 15th story, 1st penthouse from east at south , section at east
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Hazardous
6
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 18, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at penthouse phe, 15th story, 1st penthouse from east at south , section at east
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 18, 2025: § 27-2031 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at penthouse phe, 15th story, 1st penthouse from east at south , section at east
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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
A
Adam Kombel
2.7(2)
Agent•
1 Property•74 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
A
Abraham Reiss
2.8(12)
Head Officer•
5 Properties•372 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 11
W
255 West 88 St CO LLC
2.7(2)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•74 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
T
Thomas Osciliowski
2.7(2)
Site Manager•
1 Property•74 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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