Sutton Place
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229 East 53 Street,Manhattan, NY 10022
13 Units
•Built in 1904
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Eviction information is pulled from NYC housing court records. There are no legally registered evictions associated with this property.
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Pet Friendly: Yes
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Building Overview
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Review Summary for 229 East 53 Street
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent reviews for 229 East 53rd Street in Manhattan highlight mixed feedback. Tenants appreciate the prime location near eateries and transit, with favorable noise levels and water pressure. However, concerns include poor garbage management, outdated units needing renovations, and security issues like stolen packages. Suggestions involve improved maintenance, enhanced security measures, and addressing pest problems promptly. While some endorse the building and suggest better upkeep, others criticize unresponsive management and building conditions. Overall, the building's advantageous location and potential for improvement make it a viable choice for renters seeking convenience with room for enhancement.
Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 1 day ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.23 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit at 229 East 53 Street is better than the city.
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
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Feb 21, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17366419 issued 23-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Mar 10, 2020: § 27-2033 adm code provide ready access to buildings heating system at locked boiler room door at basement
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
E
Elk 525 East 81ST LLC
3.3(17)
Head Officer•
4 Properties•116 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
E
Elliot Mossanen
3.2(8)
Head Officer•
2 Properties•57 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Mossanen Group
3.5(20)
Agent•
3 Properties•100 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
M
Michael Conteduca
3.5(8)
Site Manager•
Officer•
2 Properties•52 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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--% of renters recommend this building
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-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (3)
3 stars
1 month ago
Landlord was worst part
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighbors are chill, usually millennials
Near good bar and food spots, close to train
Short walk to Central Par
Near good bar and food spots, close to train
Short walk to Central Par
Cons:
If we needed anything fixed, it was like an interrogation. Can be noisy at night on our street. Trash would build up and block hallway. Main Front door was broken for a bit which was a safety issue. Packages would get stolen, occasionally
Advice to owner:
Be kinder
3.88 stars
Over 1 year ago
Fantastic Location, Building Needs Some Work.
Former Tenant
Pros:
- Neighbors are quiet and mostly young professionals.
- Walls and windows are nearly soundproof making it easy to get a good night’s sleep.
- Units are clean and mostly well kept, and some have been recently renovated with brand new finishes.
- Prime location with tons of bars, restaurants, gyms, salons, and much more.
- E, M, 6 subway stops are a minute away from the building, and conveniently located near many other transit options, including citibikes.
- Very walkable and nearby beautiful parks such as Central Park.
- No carpeting and only tiles in public areas and stairs of the building, which is a plus.
- Walls and windows are nearly soundproof making it easy to get a good night’s sleep.
- Units are clean and mostly well kept, and some have been recently renovated with brand new finishes.
- Prime location with tons of bars, restaurants, gyms, salons, and much more.
- E, M, 6 subway stops are a minute away from the building, and conveniently located near many other transit options, including citibikes.
- Very walkable and nearby beautiful parks such as Central Park.
- No carpeting and only tiles in public areas and stairs of the building, which is a plus.
Cons:
- Building is right next to a homeless shelter called Samaritan Village, which can sometimes become unruly and sketchy.
- Building and certain apartment units are quite old and needs major renovations.
- the entrance area is shared with two commercial spaces: a bar (Strangelove) and a food shop (Kati roll), thus it is common to see people loitering, smoking, and speaking loudly on the building’s stoop.
- The apartment units don’t get a lot of light, except certain rooms that are street facing.
- Very narrow and long walkways makes it challenging to move furniture or bulky items in and out of the building.
- Garbage area feels dangerous as it is not at the ground level and feels like you can easily fall in the stairs leading up to the trash site.
- Trash area often overflows, causing many residents to dump their trash bags and other waste items by the mail area.
- No live-in super, which makes it difficult to get maintenance issues resolved on time or for proper upkeep of the building.
- Public areas and walkways are rarely cleaned, thus the accumulation of dust.
- Building and certain apartment units are quite old and needs major renovations.
- the entrance area is shared with two commercial spaces: a bar (Strangelove) and a food shop (Kati roll), thus it is common to see people loitering, smoking, and speaking loudly on the building’s stoop.
- The apartment units don’t get a lot of light, except certain rooms that are street facing.
- Very narrow and long walkways makes it challenging to move furniture or bulky items in and out of the building.
- Garbage area feels dangerous as it is not at the ground level and feels like you can easily fall in the stairs leading up to the trash site.
- Trash area often overflows, causing many residents to dump their trash bags and other waste items by the mail area.
- No live-in super, which makes it difficult to get maintenance issues resolved on time or for proper upkeep of the building.
- Public areas and walkways are rarely cleaned, thus the accumulation of dust.
Advice to owner:
- Regularly maintain the building and replace worn out amenities.
- Frequently clean the walkways and other public spaces around the building.
- Trash area needs to be rethought and kept cleaned without overflowing into the building’s mailroom.
- Assign a live-in super to manage this specific building.
- Frequently clean the walkways and other public spaces around the building.
- Trash area needs to be rethought and kept cleaned without overflowing into the building’s mailroom.
- Assign a live-in super to manage this specific building.
2.5 stars
Over 1 year ago
Sponsored by Home Depot
Former Tenant
Pros:
Back patio and accessibility to subway
Cons:
Saw mice and cockroaches far too often. Thank god for Home Depot around the corner to get an electric mouse trap. Additionally, we had major heat issues.
Advice to owner:
Be more responsive and fix the heat
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