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320 E 42 St
Murray Hill

320 E 42 St,
Manhattan, NY 10017

459 Units

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Built in 1929

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32 Floors

3(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
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 320 E 42 St
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Tenant reviews for 320 E 42 St reveal a mix of positive and problematic experiences. The building's historic charm, gym, garden, and location are frequently praised alongside friendly neighbors and some responsive staff. However, significant issues persist including pest infestations, especially waterbugs, privacy concerns, and occasional disrespectful behavior from certain staff members. Maintenance and construction disruptions add to tenant frustrations, alongside outdated, drafty windows and high rents. Garbage management and cleanliness ratings vary widely. While some residents endorse the owner and recommend living here, others cite serious safety and management shortcomings, indicating inconsistency in tenant experiences and management responsiveness.

    Reviews (3)

    1 month ago
    gorgeous historic building, ruined by giant waterbug infestation
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    beautiful historic apts, gym and garden on site, location, views
    Cons:
    Rude super and staff who went inside my apt without my permission for a non-emergency reason and then harassed me about a bundle of sage, acting like they found drugs! I finally moved out after they repaired the pipes for my toilet and I found 6 giant waterbugs in 36 hours afterwards, thats 1 bug every 6 hours! I paid my rent on time and tipped the staff every holiday season, to be treated like that was beyond disgusting.
    Advice to owner:
    Get rid of the rude super and bugs
    Over 1 year ago
    Worst of the worst
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Can’t think of anything / no pros
    Cons:
    Does this sound like a place you'd like to call home? (these are just a few examples) I contacted the district attorney's office when a managing agent advised me that Woodstock Tower building staff took an audio recording of me while I was in my apartment without my knowledge. I saw online that Woodstock Tower staff took pictures of another Woodstock Tower resident without her knowledge. I have to wonder how many other residents have felt like their privacy was violated here. I contacted the police when a Woodstock Tower resident who is a music teacher/musician at Eastside Westside in NYC taped money to my door (I'm Jewish) and harassed me other times. Endless repairs/construction on the building, in front of the building, across from the building at all hours (thanks for understanding, sorry for any inconvenience!) ..... Welcome Home!!!
    Advice to owner:
    Do better.

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 320 E 42 St is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.08 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    7
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 07, 2019: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing covers/caps at electrical outlet at south and west walls at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    29
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 07, 2020: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3004, 30th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 30, 2019: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 114, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
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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
    A
    Ali Kabashi
    3(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•459 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    A
    Akam Associates, Inc
    4.1(221)
    Corporate Owner•
    366 Properties•35196 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 113
    C
    Christopher Alker
    3(3)
    Officer•
    1 Property•459 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    W
    Woodstock Owners Corp
    3(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•459 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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