Which neighborhood does 226 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 fall under?

In the neighborhood Kips Bay, New York

Does 226 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 have any open violations?

This building has no open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 226 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had 1 reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown East Kips Bay226 East 29 Street

226 East 29 Street

Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY 10016

41 units·6 floors·Built in 1910

4.3

8 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

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

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent renters at 226 East 29 Street praise its clean, well-maintained environment and convenient amenities like in-building laundry, elevator, and package rooms. The building's location near public transport and shops is highly convenient. The superintendent receives frequent commendations for being responsive and friendly. Noise levels are generally low, though some note soundproofing between floors could be improved. Heating is mostly effective but radiator systems can be a bit bothersome. Garbage management is usually well organized but the outdoor garbage area can sometimes be unclean. Occasional maintenance issues like laundry room leaks and slow management processes are mentioned, along with a call for modern conveniences like online rent payment. Overall, management responsiveness and building upkeep are appreciated, making it a desirable option for many renters despite minor drawbacks.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great Building Overall Small Complaints

Pros

Amazing super! Quiet building, packages do not get stolen.

Cons

Radiator heating can be a bit annoying in the winter months. Occasional bugs in the laundry room, leaking in the laundry room. Fire Department is two doors down so the sirens can be annoying sometimes but that’s New York.

Advice to the owners

Fix the leak in the laundry room.

Former tenant·8 months ago

Super is very responsive / friendly

Pros

Laundry in building, good location, responsive management

Cons

Living room outlet and bathroom outlet only work if the light is on

Advice to the owners

N/A

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

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 7 days ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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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