Would renters recommend 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017?

85% of tenants who reviewed 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017?

85% of tenants who reviewed 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 have any open violations?

This building has 7 open violations.

Is 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 good cause eviction protected?

279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

In the past year, did any apartments in 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 have bedbug infestations?

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

Which neighborhood does 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 fall under?

In the neighborhood Turtle Bay, New York.

When was 279 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1964, this building has 240 units and 21 floors.

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Olympia House at 279 East 44 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10017

240 units·21 floors·Built in 1964

4.3

31 reviews

Top rated building

This building is highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

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 279 East 44 Street

Olympia House is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.3/5 across 31 reviews, with 85% recommending it and 85% approving of the owner. It records 2 evictions, 7 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. This 21-floor, 240-unit building at 279 East 44 Street in Turtle Bay, Manhattan was built in 1964 and is managed by Olympia House Delaware Lp. As a post-war building, it reflects the large-scale residential development typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 7, 4, 5, 6, and S subway lines are conveniently nearby, providing various transit options throughout Manhattan. Turtle Bay is a residential area of Manhattan. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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 279 East 44 Street highlight its well-maintained environment, responsive management, and helpful doormen, making it a comfortable living space. Residents appreciate the cleanliness, effective garbage management, and solid amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. However, concerns about pest control, noise from the streets, and occasional heating/cooling issues have been noted. Some units lack adequate ventilation and modern features. Rent hikes and a somewhat outdated look have also been mentioned. Overall, the building remains a favorable choice for renters seeking a congenial atmosphere in a convenient Manhattan location.

Reviews of 279 East 44 Street

Former tenant·just now

Overall a nice set up

Pros

Always have a doormen watching Packages are well organized and collected No pests - not even bugs Friendly staff Quick maintenance service

Cons

Heating and cooling only at certain times of the year - wouldn’t turn on AC during heat wave One room had no window and no ventilation so very hot year round

Advice to the owners

Provide workaround for lack ventilation, otherwise great management!

Former tenant·3 weeks ago

Good Starter Apartment

Pros

- doormen are very nice - package room -lots of laundry machines -responsive management -spacious unit

Cons

-not super modern -leaking fridge

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 average0.02Violations 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

6Class A

Non-hazardous

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

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

Does the management organize regular pest control services?

Over 3 years ago

Yes, all the time. Pest control came to the building at minimum once per week

Over 3 years ago

No they are only by request in my experience

Over 1 year ago

Answer

anyone that got a covid deal, how much was your rent raised?

Over 4 years ago

$1800 per month after covid

Over 3 years ago

1200 or 2400 over the course of 2 years.

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

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Olympia House

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10017

240 units·21 floors·Built in 1964

4.3

31 reviews

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Olympia House at 279 East 44 Street

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About 279 East 44 Street

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Reviews of 279 East 44 Street

Overall a nice set up

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Advice to the owners

Good Starter Apartment

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Review 279 East 44 Street

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Olympia House

What this building's record says

What this building's record says

Olympia House at 279 East 44 Street

Highlights

About 279 East 44 Street

Renter recommendations

Review summary

Reviews of 279 East 44 Street

Overall a nice set up

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Good Starter Apartment

Pros

Cons

Building ratings

Rents and deposits

Open violations

Renter Q&A

FAQs

Review 279 East 44 Street

Review 279 East 44 Street

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What this building's record says

What this building's record says

Building owners and associates

Olympia House Delaware Lp

Steven Elghanayan

Olympia House Delaware Lp

Steven Elghanayan