490 2 Ave,
Manhattan, NY 10016

Claimed

90 Units

Built in 1975

16 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
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Review Summary for 490 2 Ave
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews for 490 2 AVENUE indicate mixed feedback. While some highlight the spacious units, responsive staff, and good amenities, others express concerns about pest issues, noise levels, and ongoing maintenance problems. Cockroach sightings and thin walls are recurring issues mentioned. Despite some drawbacks, the building's central location in Kips Bay Court is appreciated by residents. Suggestions include improving pest control and addressing maintenance delays promptly. Overall, it seems like a decent option for those seeking a stable and conveniently located living arrangement, with potential for further enhancements in service quality and building maintenance.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 2 weeks ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.01 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit at 490 2 Ave is better than the city.
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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
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 23, 2024: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17073383 issued 18-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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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
R
Rei Moya
4.2(395)
Officer
Head Officer
76 Properties9185 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 122
E
Elijah Smalls
4.2(54)
Site Manager
8 Properties1133 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
R
Rei Moya
3.7(95)
Head Officer
21 Properties2881 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 49
K
Kelly Vohs
4(55)
Head Officer
9 Properties1170 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 5
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-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

Reviews (4)

4 minutes ago
Nice sized Units but Cockroaches
Former Tenant
Pros:
Lobby and Staff was nice. The unit was a very good size.
Cons:
Found a lot of cockroaches in my unit and garbage rooms. I even saw some in the lobby at times and stairwell.
Advice to owner:
Get a better exterminator
3 months ago
Lots of building maintaince issues, okay pla
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevator building with doorman at a somewhat reasonable price

Unit finishings are okay
Cons:
Amenities under construction with no fees returned
Cockroach and mice problems even on higher floors
Noise between apartments is high
Advice to owner:
Better maintain the property
6 months ago
Kips Bay Court is a great option
Former Tenant
Pros:
Stable, reliable, responsive, great amenities. Gym is fine. Mailroom is great. Rooms and kitchens are huge. Balconies are great.
Cons:
Walls are a little thin, and doormen aren't very personal. High lockout fees.
Advice to owner:
Solid place to rent
Over 2 years ago
It was pretty good
Former Tenant
Pros:
I enjoyed how nice the leasing office was and all of the amenities they had to offer
Cons:
I didn’t enjoy no ac in the living room, and there’s only one elevator working for a 16 floor complex, because they’re renovating them
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