Would renters recommend 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

50% of tenants who reviewed 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

60% of tenants who reviewed 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 have any open violations?

This building has 9 open violations.

Has 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

Which neighborhood does 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 fall under?

In the neighborhood Turtle Bay, New York.

What are the biggest complaints about 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

Tenants rated pest control below average at this building.

155 East 52 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10022

110 units·9 floors·Built in 1929

3.6

10 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

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

Photos of 155 East 52 Street

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 hours ago

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

Building average0.08Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

Renter Q&A

is there still construction?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

Is there any roaches or rodents issues in the apartments ? If yes how often

Over 3 years ago

Yes. Frequent issues with roaches.

Over 1 year ago

Yes. Frequent roach sightings. Mice in winter.

1 hour ago

Answer

FAQs

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2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

155 East 52 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10022

110 units·9 floors·Built in 1929

3.6

10 reviews

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About 155 East 52 Street

155 East 52 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.6/5 across 10 reviews, with 50% recommending it and 60% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 9 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated October 27, 2026. Built in 1929, this 9-floor building at 155 East 52 Street in Turtle Bay, Manhattan has 110 units and is managed by Knocklofty Mgmt., LLC. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Turtle Bay is a residential area of Manhattan. The E, F, 6, 4, and 5 subway lines are nearby, providing convenient transit options through the city. Additionally, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. Renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 155 East 52 Street, Manhattan reflect a mixed experience. Many appreciate the building’s prime, central location with convenient subway access and value the friendly, engaged doormen and superintendents who often respond promptly to maintenance issues. Apartments tend to be spacious with good water pressure and utilities included. However, persistent pest problems, particularly roach infestations, and outdated interiors with peeling paint and old appliances are common concerns. Noise levels vary, especially on street-facing sides, and walls can be thin. Garbage management and cleanliness are inconsistent, with some reports of poor upkeep. Improvements in building maintenance and pest control could greatly enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews of 155 East 52 Street

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good for the location. Not recommended for the quality.

Pros

Nice and friendly doorman. Great location and easy access to subway.

Cons

The building is old and not well maintained. Frequent roach sightings even though the building provides pest control every month. The building is heavily infested with roaches. Occasional mice sightings. Peeling wall paints especially in the bathroom. Walls are thin so you can hear the neighbors easily in your apartment. Super is not very responsive. Management is almost inaccessible.

Advice to the owners

The building needs a major renovation with serious pest control. The management needs to be more responsive and accessible to the tenants.

Former tenant·9 months ago

Dirty and poorly maintained

Pros

-Elevator -Doorman -relatively spacious units -Decently priced -Lots of closet space -located in a decent part of midtown, quiet enough and close enough to UES - v close to the 53rd st station

Cons

-Advertised laundry in building, was broken the entire time I lived there -Messy neighbors, roach infestation despite monthly exterminations -No window screens -No AC, had to install unit -Disgusting dirty wood floors with the filth varnished in -Thick white paint painted over in layers everywhere including the wires -Old appliances -No dishwasher, no microwave -Lots of square footage taken up with ventilator and old infrastructure -Elevator smells like stale cigarettes and mildew

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class 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

This building has 6 housing court litigation cases.

155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 is owned or managed by Knocklofty Mgmt., LLC.

155 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 has a doorman, an elevator and a laundry room.

Built in 1929, this building has 110 units and 9 floors.

Building owners and associates

K
Kathy Romano
3.3(17)
·
9 buildings
H
Haugh Family 2007 Irrevocable Trust
3.6(13)
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5 buildings
K
Knocklofty Mgmt., Llc
3.6(10)
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1 building
E
Elvisa Kukaj
3.6(10)
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1 building

Kathy Romano

3.3(17)

9 buildings

Haugh Family 2007 Irrevocable Trust

3.6(13)

5 buildings

Knocklofty Mgmt., Llc

3.6(10)

1 building

Elvisa Kukaj

3.6(10)

1 building

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals