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608 2 Avenue
Kips Bay

608 2 Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10016

355 Units

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Built in 1974

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36 Floors

4.2(23)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 5
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 608 2 Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Tenant reviews for 608 2 Avenue highlight the building's spacious, well-maintained apartments with attractive amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and attentive doormen. The staff are generally praised for responsiveness and helpfulness. However, noise from the busy surrounding streets and nearby hospital is a recurring issue, alongside occasional pest problems. Rent increases and fees for pool access and lockouts have caused dissatisfaction. Some tenants report inconsistent heating quality and occasional water discoloration. Management's communication and transparency, especially billing practices, have received criticism, though many still recommend the building for its overall quality and location.

    Reviews (20)

    1 month ago
    Great Building until the Electricity Bill During Winter
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    doorman and porters are amazing, nice amenities, spacious layout
    Cons:
    water turns yellow at times, bathrooms outdated, the apt building bills you for electricity and cons you during the winter. Our 1 bedroom with flex wall ended up with a $550-$750 electricity bill each month during winter. They bill the electricity back to you so essentially are able to charge you whatever they want at whatever rate.
    5 months ago
    Great apartment and building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Huge apartments with great layouts, lots of natural light, a spacious roof, and nice gym
    Cons:
    The street noise travels even if you are on a high floor

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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 608 2 Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0 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
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    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Immediately hazardous
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    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Missing information/filings
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    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
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    Hkal 34TH Street Limited Partnership
    4.2(23)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•355 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
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    The Kibel Company
    4.4(25)
    Top Rated•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•535 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    A
    Alfredo Cifuentes
    4.2(23)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•355 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    L
    Lee Rosen
    4.2(23)
    Agent•
    1 Property•355 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5

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