160 East 55 Street,Manhattan, NY 10022
44 Units
•Built in 1955
•8 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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Renters Recommendations
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 160 East 55 Street
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Recent reviews highlight 160 East 55 Street as a well-managed building with positive aspects such as responsive superintendents, cleanliness, and minimal pest issues. However, concerns include outdated facilities, occasional maintenance delays, and challenging communication with the management company. Some reviewers suggest renovations for common areas like the lobby and elevators. While some tenants praise the building's location and quiet living environment, others strongly advise against moving in due to unresponsive management, pest problems, and poor maintenance practices.
Reviews (8)
4 stars
Over 1 year ago
Pretty good building, responsive Super.
Former Tenant
Pros:
The elevator in the building was larger than most and always worked. Common areas were kept clean and my apartment was pretty quiet (outside of the concert pianist who lived down the hall—luckily he was very good).
Cons:
There was a period of time when trash removal became an issue and as a result I saw cockroaches in the basement and even a few in my unit. I later learned that the super had passed away rather suddenly. Once the new super was hired the issue resolved. Bathrooms were outdated.
Advice to owner:
Update the bathrooms
5 stars
Over 2 years ago
Very safe and quiet place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
The on-site superintendent (Sammy, I pray they keep him there) is a very responsive, good natured, yet professional and hard working person. He is harmonious and expects people in the building to be courteous. He is very involved when there is packages stolen from the building like during the holidays, as there is no doorman even though there is security footage.
The heat and regular pest control are fine. The building is old but in a highly safe and quiet low traffic area despite being crammed next to two major avenue streets.
Many quiet single professionals in the building.
The heat and regular pest control are fine. The building is old but in a highly safe and quiet low traffic area despite being crammed next to two major avenue streets.
Many quiet single professionals in the building.
Cons:
The lobby could be renovated a little better since it is starting to show its age but it is very clean otherwise. The dryer and washers on the lower level (there is only two of each) do not always work perfectly and sometimes the dryer does not get hot enough or the washer will eat your socks.
Advice to owner:
Please consider renovating the elevator.
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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 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 160 East 55 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.06 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
2
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 04, 2017: § 27-2005 hmc:trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and south wall (apprx 4 sq.ft) in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
1
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.
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Property Owners and Associates
S
Sammy Alvarez
3.2(8)
Site Manager•
1 Property•44 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
E
160 East 55TH Street LLC
3.2(8)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•44 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
M
Michael Guarino
3.2(8)
Agent•
1 Property•44 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
J
Jane Goldman
3.5(233)
Head Officer•
145 Properties•3978 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 77
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