Would renters recommend 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

63% of tenants who reviewed 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

38% of tenants who reviewed 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 have any open violations?

This building has 28 open violations.

When was 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1900, this building has 24 units and 6 floors.

Is 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 rent-stabilized?

242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 has rent-stabilized units.

Is 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 is pet friendly.

Has 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

Who owns or manages 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 is owned or managed by F-Astroid 234E50-Sat LLC.

What are the biggest complaints about 242 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

Tenants rated owner responsiveness below average at this building.

NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown East Turtle Bay242 East 50 Street

242 East 50 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10022

24 units·6 floors·Built in 1900

3.3

8 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 242 East 50 Street

242 East 50 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.3/5 across 8 reviews, with 63% recommending it and 38% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 28 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Managed by F-Astroid 234E50-Sat LLC, the building at 242 East 50 Street in Turtle Bay, Manhattan has 6 floors and 24 units. Built in 1900, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction 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 E, F, 6, 7, and 4 subway lines are nearby, providing various transit options throughout Manhattan. Turtle Bay is a residential area of Manhattan. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building 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 reviews for 242 East 50 Street highlight the building's advantageous location near subways and a vibrant neighborhood, with many appreciating spacious units and good natural light. Residents generally enjoy friendly neighbors and well-maintained water pressure, but significant concerns include poor responsiveness from property management, pest issues, and noise from nearby establishments. While garbage management is rated well, some found the cleanliness lacking, with a recurring mold issue noted in several reviews. Tenants recommend improving communication with the landlord and enhancing building maintenance for a better living experience.

Reviews of 242 East 50 Street

Former tenant·just now

Great Apt and Value

Pros

Large space for the price, each bedroom was nicely sized, great living room, good natural light, elevator, very convenient to subway and midtown, cute and safe neighborhood

Cons

Outdated bathroom and occasional mold in bathroom

Advice to the owners

I lived here with 2 roommates for 4 years. I thought it was a great apartment that was convenient being close to 6 and E lines and midtown. Space in every bedroom was good and the living room was great for hosting. Biggest downside was definitely the recurring mold that would pop up in the shower

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great building to live in. Virtually no major issues or complaints!

Pros

Nice/ respectful neighbors, hallways and entrance cleaned once a month, no pests

Cons

Laundry units in the basement would randomly break, not dry clothes, etc..

Advice to the owners

Being a bit more prompt when it comes to repairs

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 4 hours ago

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

Building average1.16Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

20Class 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

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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