521 West 48 Street,Manhattan, NY 10019
15 Units
•Built in 1940
•7 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
Building Overview
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 521 West 48 Street
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Recent tenants appreciate the clean environment and well-managed garbage system in the building. Positive aspects include responsive management and good water pressure. However, complaints about noise levels, thin walls, and occasional pet issues were noted. Suggestions were made to enhance amenities like dishwashers and ensure better pet policy enforcement. Overall, the building is favored for short-term stays with specific praises for the rooftop view, furnished units, and convenient location near Times Square. The general sentiment leans towards recommending this building for its cleanliness and attentive management, despite some noise-related concerns.
Reviews (5)
4 stars
Over 2 years ago
Good for Short term renters
Former Tenant
Pros:
Rental period flexibility
Cons:
Mostly college/mid 20 year olds inhabiting the binding. No dishwasher in unit and apartment pretty small.
Advice to owner:
Upgrade heating units and add basic amenities such as dishwashers
4.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
3 Month Summer Lease went very well
Former Tenant
Pros:
Beautiful rooftop view of midtown
Cons:
Rooms were quite small
Advice to owner:
Keep doing what you're doing. Good job!
Building Ratings
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Garbage Management
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Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 521 West 48 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.06 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
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
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jan 17, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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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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