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Kips Bay

Kips Bay Court Complex at 480 2 Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10016

Claimed
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156 Units

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Built in 1975

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27 Floors

4.1(19)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for Kips Bay Court Complex
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 480 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 praise the building's cleanliness, efficient garbage management, and responsive maintenance staff. Tenants appreciate amenities like doormen, gyms, and good water pressure. However, ongoing construction, slow elevators, occasional pest issues, high rent, and noise disturbances are common concerns. Some suggest improving elevator services and addressing pest control promptly. Despite challenges, residents value the safe environment and spacious rooms. Overall, the consensus leans towards recommending the building for its upkeep and management, making it a decent choice for those prioritizing cleanliness and security in a lively location.

    Reviews (19)

    6 months ago
    Review for Kips Bay Court
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Overall quite pleased. Staff is great, maintenance quick to act
    Cons:
    pricy, walk to the closest subway
    10 months ago
    Easy Summer Living
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Very clean with nice amenities. Door man and elevator with fitness center and laundry room.
    Cons:
    Laundry was expensive and there was a fee for the fitness center per month. Not too close to many social areas and subway access was relatively far.

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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 480 2 Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    Less than 0.01 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 03, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor (walking area) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 18f, 18th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
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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
    0
    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
    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
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    Stephanie Sarpong- Appiah
    4.1(19)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•156 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    B
    Bpp Kips Bay Holding LLC
    4.2(60)
    Corporate Owner•
    8 Properties•1133 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    S
    Steven Gregware
    4.2(60)
    Agent•
    8 Properties•1133 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5

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