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342 East 55 Street
Sutton Place

342 East 55 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10022

26 Units

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Built in 1930

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6 Floors

3.6(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 342 East 55 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 342 East 55 Street, Manhattan highlight varying experiences. Tenants appreciate proximity to work and amenities like elevators and in-unit laundry but express concerns about cleanliness, security, and theft issues. While some residents commend responsive management and neighborly atmosphere, others report cleanliness and safety challenges, including theft incidents. Suggestions include enhancing lobby security with cameras to deter theft. Mixed sentiments exist regarding the owner's approval and building recommendation. Despite positive aspects like electronic rent payments, ongoing efforts to address security and cleanliness issues are advised to improve overall resident satisfaction.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 2 years ago
    Building review 342
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Convenient location to office
    Cons:
    Hookers on the first floor
    Over 3 years ago
    Right to the line
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    elevator and laundry in unit
    Cons:
    extremely dirty. apt was not clean upon moving in. common areas very dirty and not maintained. lots of package theft. never addressed. someone was literally robbed and they never said anything.
    Advice to owner:
    clean the apartment

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 342 East 55 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.38 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
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    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
    7
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 26, 2024: § 27-2081 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet,wash basin,bath tub,kitchen sink,installed at doctors office that was converted to a class a apartment ,1st story unit 2a ,contrary to certificate of occupancy # 69825, 1st story west 2
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 13, 2024: § 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 hinges at bulkhead door at south wall leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 02, 2019: § 27-2142 adm code apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar story west 1 apartment 1a under vacate #148633
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    Property Owners and Associates
    E
    342 East 55 Realty, LLC
    3.6(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•26 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 2
    S
    Smicon Realty Management, LLC
    3.7(35)
    Corporate Owner•
    31 Properties•405 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 13
    T
    Terrence Lowenberg
    3.7(167)
    Agent•
    93 Properties•1299 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 35
    W
    Wally Acevedo
    3.6(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•26 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 2

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