Which neighborhood does 244 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 fall under?

In the neighborhood Turtle Bay, New York

Does 244 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 have any open violations?

This building has 23 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 244 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown East Turtle Bay244 East 50 Street

244 East 50 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10022

24 units·6 floors·Built in 1900

3.2

7 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

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 244 East 50 Street praise its convenient Manhattan location, respectful neighbors, and generally clean environment with effective pest control in some units. Residents enjoy spacious apartments with good water pressure and elevators. However, concerns include inconsistent heating, occasional plumbing issues, and noise from a nearby wine bar’s courtyard. Many tenants face slow or poor responses from property management and owners, with repeated calls needed for repairs, pest control, and package security. Garbage management and building upkeep show variability, with some citing cleanliness and pest problems. Improvements in management responsiveness, maintenance, and noise control would greatly enhance resident satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 month 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

Former tenant·10 months ago

Unkept and Uncaring

Pros

Hot water is good and the location is good.

Cons

There are a lot of bugs regardless of it the exterminator comes. The landlord and super will not respond unless you keep calling.

Advice to the owners

Clean up the place

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 6 days ago

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

Building average0.95Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

19Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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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