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Sutton Place
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222 East 56 Street
Sutton Place

222 East 56 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10022

60 Units

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Built in 1910

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5 Floors

3.5(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 222 East 56 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 222 East 56 Street reveal a mix of positives and challenges. Tenants appreciate the building’s convenient location, spacious units with high ceilings, good heating, and a kind live-in superintendent. Management responsiveness is praised by some, though others report poor communication and unprofessional lease handling. The building's pre-war character contributes to creaky floors and limited natural light. Pest control remains a significant issue, with multiple reports of roach sightings despite exterminations. Garbage management and cleanliness ratings vary. Overall, while some renters recommend the building for its size and location, concerns about maintenance, pest problems, and owner interactions temper enthusiasm.

    Reviews (5)

    Over 2 years ago
    Adequate Pre-War Building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Convenient location, door buzzer entry system, small elevator, super kind live-in super
    Cons:
    No laundry, no a/c, very little natural light, creaky floors
    Over 2 years ago
    Pleasant place to live, not the fanciest
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Large apartments for the rent, good heating, very responsive management company, overall well maintained
    Cons:
    Could use some freshening up. Water quality is a bit wonky -- very hard.

    Building Ratings

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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 222 East 56 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.06 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    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
    0
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 06, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
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    Missing information/filings
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    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
    J
    Jose Cantillo
    3.5(5)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•60 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    M
    Midtown East 56 LLC
    3.5(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•60 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    K
    Kevin Lalezarian
    3.7(140)
    Head Officer•
    12 Properties•1842 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 11
    L
    Lalezarian Developers Inc
    3.8(158)
    Corporate Owner•
    15 Properties•2327 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 15

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