Would renters recommend 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

55% of tenants who reviewed 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

55% of tenants who reviewed 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 have any open violations?

This building has 11 open violations.

Which neighborhood does 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 fall under?

In the neighborhood Turtle Bay, New York.

What are the biggest complaints about 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

Tenants rated garbage management, heat, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Who owns or manages 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 is owned or managed by Mgt Property Management LLC.

How noisy is 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

In the past year, did any apartments in 401 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 have bedbug infestations?

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

401 East 50 Street

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10022

25 units·6 floors·Built in 1930

3.1

11 reviews

Good cause building

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

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

About 401 East 50 Street

401 East 50 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.1/5 across 11 reviews, with 55% recommending it and 55% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 11 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 27, 2026. Managed by Mgt Property Management LLC, the building at 401 East 50 Street in Turtle Bay, Manhattan has 6 floors and 25 units. Built in 1930, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Turtle Bay is a residential area of Manhattan. The E, F, and 6 subway lines are nearby, providing service through Manhattan. This building is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of 401 East 50th Street highlight some significant concerns coupled with a few advantageous features. While residents appreciate the updated interiors, including kitchens and bathrooms, issues with cleanliness and garbage management persist, with complaints about pests and inadequate trash disposal. The building’s noise levels are generally tolerable, and many tenants note friendly neighbors, but thin walls and maintenance delays detract from the living experience. Some positive remarks regarding management responsiveness were noted, yet a more timely approach is desired, especially for heating and pest control issues. Overall, prospective renters should weigh these factors carefully.

Reviews of 401 East 50 Street

Former tenant·just now

Decent but expensive for what it is

Pros

Updated kitchen, safe & quiet area, updated bathrooms

Cons

Laundry machines always broken & only 2 washers and dryers for the whole building. Trash goes outside in area you walk to for laundry and there’s always rats. Cabinets easily break

Former tenant·4 months ago

Great with quirks

Pros

Updated appliances, tall ceilings, large living room area, exposed brick

Cons

Building leaks in the stairwell almost everytime it rain, water takes a while to heat up, heaters are really loud and clanky

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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 11 hours ago

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

Building average0.44Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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