NYC Buildings
/
Manhattan
/
Midtown East
/
Turtle Bay
/
525 Lexington Avenue
Turtle Bay

525 Lexington Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10017

4.6(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
Building Overview
Building Report
lock
Once you submit an anonymous review for this building (or any other) you will gain access to the entire openigloo platform
    Do you own or manage this building?

    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 525 Lexington Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 525 Lexington Avenue highlight excellent cleanliness, effective garbage management, reliable heating, and strong pest control contributing to a well-maintained and safe living environment. Residents appreciate amenities like the gym, common lounge, and community events, which foster a engaging atmosphere. The building benefits from attentive and responsive management, enhancing tenant satisfaction. However, some concerns include slow elevators causing delays, limited bathroom counter space in larger units, and occasional dissatisfaction with pricing compared to traditional apartments. Overall, the building offers a clean, safe, and community-oriented experience, with room for improvement in elevator speed and unit layout to better meet renter needs.

    Reviews (3)

    2 months ago
    Convenient for Short-Term Internship Stay
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice amenities like kitchen and gym, although kitchen could get full at busy periods
    Cons:
    Slow elevators, especially for those on top floors. It could take over ten minutes to get to the lobby when in a hurry
    Advice to owner:
    Maintenance on elevators
    5 months ago
    Great affordable housing
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Common lounge, community events, study space, gym, neat and clean laundry
    Cons:
    Counter space in bathroom for triple units

    Building Ratings

    Cleanliness
    Garbage Management
    Heat
    Neighbors
    Noise Levels
    Owner Responsiveness
    Pest Control
    Water Pressure

    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 5 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    -- violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    flag
    Non-hazardous
    11
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 23, 2025: § 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
    Show all
    flag
    Hazardous
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 21, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 632, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 18111319 issued 23-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
    Show all
    flag
    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 23, 2025: § 27-2033 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
    Show all
    flag
    Missing information/filings
    7
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
    Show all
    Property Owners and Associates
    D
    Deka Immo Bilie Deka (A Berman Bank)
    4.6(3)
    Shareholder•
    1 Property•0 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    J
    Jack Ehrgott
    4.6(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•0 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    D
    David Salcfas
    4.6(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•0 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    B
    Bret Matteson
    4.6(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•0 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

    Renter Q&A

    ask-question
    Be the first to ask a question!
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Unlock insights about this building
    Review your building to unlock access to tenant reviews OR purchase access to unlock insights about violations, complaints, infestations, and more.
    Already have an account?Login Here