Would renters recommend 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017?

75% of tenants who reviewed 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017?

100% of tenants who reviewed 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 have any open violations?

This building has 3 open violations.

Is 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 is pet friendly.

How noisy is 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

In the past year, did any apartments in 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 have bedbug infestations?

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

Which neighborhood does 344 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017 fall under?

In the neighborhood Turtle Bay, New York.

344 East 49 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10017

24 units·7 floors·Built in 1901

4.1

8 reviews

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

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

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

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

Building average0.12Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

Any issue with pests?

Over 3 years ago

No issues (living higher up)

Over 3 years ago

Answer

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Review 344 East 49 Street

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About 344 East 49 Street

344 East 49 Street is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.1/5 across 8 reviews, with 75% recommending it and 100% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 3 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. This 7-floor, 24-unit building at 344 East 49 Street in Turtle Bay, Manhattan was built in 1901 and is managed by 344 East 49Th Street Corporation. The Turtle Bay neighborhood is a residential area of Manhattan. The building is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The E, F, 6, and 7 subway lines are nearby, providing convenient transit options throughout the city. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 344 East 49 Street emphasize the building's responsive and friendly live-in superintendent, contributing to well-managed maintenance and prompt pest control, despite occasional roach sightings. Tenants appreciate its quiet, safe residential feel with good neighbors and value its midtown location, offering reasonable rent prices. However, the building's older construction shows in creaky floors, thin walls leading to noise transmission, and slow hot water heating. Heating generally works well but may require supplemental space heaters. While laundry facilities exist, occasional malfunctions occur. Proximity to public transport is moderate, and there is no doorman. Overall, it offers good value with some room for modernization.

Reviews of 344 East 49 Street

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Old but well maintained building

Pros

Live in super is very friendly and responsive. Haven't seen any pests. Heating's great during winter.

Cons

The floors are very creaky and you can sometimes hear your neighbors from the ventilation (but our neighbors have been great). Hot water takes a long time to heat up.

Former tenant·5 months ago

the building is ona good location, and pricing is great. There are heat issues

Pros

price, location, accessibilty

Cons

street noise, ceiling walls thin, laundry doesnt always work

Advice to the owners

update apartments

Building owners and associates

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Hilton Smith
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344 East 49th Street Corporation
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Hongjiang Ma
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Hongjun Ma
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Hilton Smith

4.1(8)

1 building

344 East 49th Street Corporation

4.1(8)

1 building

Hongjiang Ma

4.1(8)

1 building

Hongjun Ma

4.1(8)

1 building

344 East 49 Street

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