Which neighborhood does 205 West 88 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024 fall under?

In the neighborhood Upper West Side, New York

Does 205 West 88 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024 have any open violations?

This building has 9 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 205 West 88 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024 have bedbug infestations?

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

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205 West 88 Street

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10024

116 units·15 floors·Built in 1923

3.8

7 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

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 205 West 88 Street highlight its prime Manhattan location and generally well-maintained common areas. Residents praise the kind and helpful staff, including a live-in super, doormen, and secure package handling. Many appreciate the building's quiet neighbors, laundry facilities, and efficient garbage management. However, several reviews mention heat inconsistencies and occasional delays in repairs. Construction noise from nearby projects disrupts some tenants without sufficient prior notice. Some renters express concern about rent hikes and landlord responsiveness, especially for rent-stabilized tenants. Overall, it remains a recommendable building for those valuing location, staff support, and community despite minor drawbacks.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 hours ago

Great location near everything

Pros

Friendly night man

Cons

Landlord didn’t allow rent stabilized tenant to rent storage. New highrise across the street blocks light. Noisy construction 6 days a week.

Advice to the owners

Don’t raise market rents so much

Former tenant·6 months ago

205 W 88 St

Pros

Live-in super and doorman are incredibly helpful and kind. Packages are brought up from the package room to your door. Very quiet neighbors.

Cons

Laundry room isn't always the cleanest. Rent increases.

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

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 7 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.07Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

7Class 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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