Would renters recommend 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

0% of tenants who reviewed 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

0% of tenants who reviewed 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 have any open violations?

This building has 6 open violations.

What are the biggest complaints about 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022?

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

Has 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

Is 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 good cause eviction protected?

227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

In the past year, did any apartments in 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 have bedbug infestations?

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

Is 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 is pet friendly.

When was 227 East 59 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1930, this building has 25 units and 6 floors.

NYC buildings Manhattan Upper East Side Lenox Hill227 East 59 Street

227 East 59 Street

Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY 10022

25 units·6 floors·Built in 1930

2.6

4 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

Pet friendly

About 227 East 59 Street

227 East 59 Street is a modestly reviewed but soundly run building. Tenants rate it 2.6/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 0% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 6 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 6, 2026. Built in 1930, this 6-floor building at 227 East 59 Street in Lenox Hill, Manhattan has 25 units and is managed by Brighton Management. The Lenox Hill neighborhood is a residential area of Manhattan. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The N, R, W, 4, and 5 subway lines are close by, providing service throughout Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 227 East 59 Street in Manhattan indicate several areas of concern for prospective renters. While residents appreciate the convenient location and updated appliances, they report significant issues with cleanliness, pest control, and owner responsiveness. Many tenants encountered persistent pest problems, particularly mice, and highlighted delayed maintenance requests. Noise levels from external traffic and inadequate laundry facilities were also noted. Although the building boasts some modern amenities, the unresponsiveness of management has led to frustration among tenants. Overall, potential renters may want to weigh these factors carefully before considering a lease in this building.

Reviews of 227 East 59 Street

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Mice in our apartment

Pros

All of the appliances were updated and I enjoyed the bathroom and rooms

Cons

We had mice constantly in our apartment and there was never a rush to get it fixed by our building manager

Former tenant·8 months ago

Avoid dealing with this building

Pros

It is quiet, convenient location.

Cons

Building management is the worst I've ever encountered. They are unresponsive, no emails open to tenants. They also blame us for their poor decisions on apartment appliances etc.

Advice to the owners

Sell the building to someone who cares.

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

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

Building average0.24Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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