Would renters recommend 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017?

77% of tenants who reviewed 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017?

77% of tenants who reviewed 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 have any open violations?

This building has 16 open violations.

Does 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 have a doorman, elevator or laundry?

160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 has a doorman, a concierge, an elevator, a laundry room and a gym.

Which neighborhood does 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 fall under?

In the neighborhood Turtle Bay, New York.

Is 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 rent-stabilized?

160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 has rent-stabilized units.

Has 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 had any evictions?

This building has 5 recorded evictions.

When was 160 East 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1929, this building has 299 units and 16 floors.

NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown East Turtle Bay160 East 48 Street

160 East 48 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10017

299 units·16 floors·Built in 1929

4.1

17 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

About 160 East 48 Street

160 East 48 Street is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.1/5 across 17 reviews, with 77% recommending it and 77% approving of the owner. It records 5 evictions, 16 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Located at 160 East 48 Street in Turtle Bay, Manhattan, this building has 16 floors and 299 units. Built in 1929 and managed by 160 East 48Th Street Owner Ii, LLC, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 6, E, F, 7, and 4 subway lines are nearby, providing various transit options throughout Manhattan. Turtle Bay is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for 160 East 48 Street emphasizes its great location, spacious layouts, and strong community feeling fostered by engaged management and friendly staff. Many residents appreciate the presence of doormen, responsive maintenance, and on-site amenities, including a gym and laundry facilities. However, issues with cleanliness, pest control, and inconsistent owner responsiveness have been highlighted, along with complaints regarding construction noise and rising rental prices. While some tenants advocate for increased maintenance and transparency, the overall sentiment leans towards enjoying the advantages of living in a well-situated and managed building despite its flaws.

Reviews of 160 East 48 Street

Former tenant·47 minutes ago

Buchanan management was not good

Pros

Good location Court yard was nice

Cons

Infested with mice

Former tenant·9 months ago

great place and friendly doormen

Pros

doorman building, laundry in unit, laundry in building, gym in building, lounge, etc

Cons

occasional cockroach, but none recently!

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 2 days ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

Renter Q&A

Any amenities in the building?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

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NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown East Turtle Bay160 East 48 Street

160 East 48 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10017

299 units·16 floors·Built in 1929

4.1

17 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

About 160 East 48 Street

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews of 160 East 48 Street

Former tenant·47 minutes ago

Buchanan management was not good

Pros

Good location Court yard was nice

Cons

Infested with mice

Former tenant·9 months ago

great place and friendly doormen

Pros

doorman building, laundry in unit, laundry in building, gym in building, lounge, etc

Cons

occasional cockroach, but none recently!

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 2 days ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

Renter Q&A

Any amenities in the building?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

Review 160 East 48 Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Review 160 East 48 Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Building owners and associates

D
Dermot Realty Management Company
3.8(85)
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7 buildings
1
160 East 48th Street Owner Ii, Llc
4.1(17)
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1 building
E
Edmund Donaldson
4.1(17)
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1 building
L
Luis Roldan
4.1(17)
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1 building

Dermot Realty Management Company

3.8(85)

7 buildings

160 East 48th Street Owner Ii, Llc

4.1(17)

1 building

Edmund Donaldson

4.1(17)

1 building

Luis Roldan

4.1(17)

1 building

160 East 48 Street

Highlights

About 160 East 48 Street

Renter recommendations

Review summary

Reviews of 160 East 48 Street

Buchanan management was not good

Pros

Cons

great place and friendly doormen

Pros

Cons

Building ratings

Rents and deposits

Open violations

Renter Q&A

FAQs

Review 160 East 48 Street

Review 160 East 48 Street