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424 West 56 Street
Hell's Kitchen

424 West 56 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10019

11 Units

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Built in 1920

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5 Floors

2.6(9)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    Review Summary for 424 West 56 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews highlight major concerns with cleanliness, pest control issues, and unresponsive management at 424 West 56 Street. Residents noted severe roach problems, slow security deposit returns, and lack of owner responsiveness. Additionally, tenants reported construction noise, safety issues, and maintenance shortcomings. However, some positives include the building's location convenience and spacious units. Suggestions include addressing pest control, improving maintenance, and enhancing security measures to elevate the overall living experience. Overall, caution is advised due to the building's significant drawbacks.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 week ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.54 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 424 West 56 Street is better than the city.
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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:
    Jan 21, 2020: § 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories,balconies and componets at building front fire escape
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    Hazardous
    4
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 21, 2022: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony, front stack
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 21, 2022: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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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
    L
    Longview Property Services LLC
    3.2(50)
    Agent•
    29 Properties•464 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 11
    U
    Uvi Holdings LLC
    3.3(42)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    17 Properties•277 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 7
    M
    Marco Rodriguez
    2.7(11)
    Site Manager•
    4 Properties•49 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    S
    Simry Realty Corp
    2.7(23)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    17 Properties•244 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 7
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (9)

    4 months ago
    Dirty, roaches, poorly managed
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Very convenient location. Tall ceilings despite the small size.
    Cons:
    The building is old and poorly managed. Had a noticeable roach problem both outside and inside my apartment during the summer. Management took FOREVER to return my security deposit, I had to basically hound them repeatedly for it. Why is there a weird trash art garden in the back yard? The bathroom was disgusting, severe mold issue and plumbing problems.
    8 months ago
    Not Worth It
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Was relatively cheap
    Cons:
    Literally everything:
    - roaches
    - can hear everyone convo
    - disgusting staircase
    - building is falling apart
    Advice to owner:
    Redo everything
    Over 1 year ago
    Avoid this building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location, but not worth it
    Cons:
    Management is not responsive, there is a cockroach issue and it is impossible to sleep due to loud construction from outside at all hours
    Over 1 year ago
    horrible management and service
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Quiet steeet and good neighborhood
    Cons:
    The management will NEVER respond to any issues you raise. They never fix anything once it is broken. Most tenants have to fight to get their security back as the management never sends them for months and doesn't respond to queries.
    Over 1 year ago
    Stay far away!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Located close to some good restaurants
    Cons:
    The landlord is terrible and unresponsive. I came here for a quiet block, but there has been construction on the school just a 100 yards away at all times of the day and night. There is also a major pest issue, with both mice and cockroaches a common sight and no remediation. Stay far away from this building!
    Over 1 year ago
    So far so good
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - good price
    - decent sized rooms
    Cons:
    - entrance is always open
    - stairs are dirty and have a cig and pee smell
    Over 2 years ago
    Decent price but not safe and not so good maintenance
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    My unit is cheap not sure if it is rent stabilised but it’s very small . Easy access to Columbus Circle train station which brings you everywhere
    Cons:
    Very small space. Heat is not well controlled . Not very well maintained but acceptable if you are on a very tight budget. However there were a number of attempted break-in so it’s not safe to live in. Police came a few times. I also got my delivery packages stolen and management didn’t do anything about it .
    Advice to owner:
    Upgrade safety security, improve the space , and please maintain the facilities better
    Over 2 years ago
    Dirty but bearable
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location, close to Central Park
    Cons:
    Riddled with cockroaches, and lately there has been a stranger climbing the fire escape at night
    Advice to owner:
    Do something about the man sitting on peoples fire escapes
    Over 3 years ago
    Mediocre building with nice size apartments but issues with maintenance
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - Bedrooms are big with big closets
    - full sized appliances
    - decent sized living area
    Cons:
    - water damage to ceilings they’re crumbling in places
    - plumbing issues
    - water in shower takes several minutes to start coming out at all and is either way too hot or way too cold when it does finally come
    - mold
    - advertised outdoor space but have it locked
    - weird art everywhere
    Advice to owner:
    Fix the plumbing/water issues
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