Would renters recommend 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010?

88% of tenants who reviewed 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010?

88% of tenants who reviewed 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 have any open violations?

This building has 29 open violations.

Is 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 rent-stabilized?

20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 has rent-stabilized units.

Which neighborhood does 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 fall under?

In the neighborhood Kips Bay, New York.

Has 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 had any evictions?

This building has 6 recorded evictions.

20 Waterside Plaza

Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY 10010

360 units·37 floors·Built in 1973

4.4

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

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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

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

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

Building average0.08Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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15Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

Pet friendly

About 20 Waterside Plaza

20 Waterside Plaza is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.4/5 across 8 reviews, with 88% recommending it and 88% approving of the owner. It records 6 evictions, 29 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated October 19, 2026. Built in 1973, this 37-floor building at 20 Waterside Plaza in Kips Bay, Manhattan has 360 units and is managed by Waterside Propco LLC. The building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. Kips Bay is a residential area of Manhattan. The L subway line is nearby, providing service along the East Side of Manhattan. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 20 Waterside Plaza in Manhattan emphasize its strong community feel, friendly doormen, and excellent cleanliness in apartments with great views of the East River and access to open space. Tenants value the quiet, safe environment and effective pest control. However, the building’s location is somewhat isolated, with limited access to subways, restaurants, and grocery stores, which may inconvenience residents. Management responsiveness and maintenance services receive mixed feedback, with some complaints about slow repairs and difficult communication. Despite these issues, many renters recommend the building, appreciating the balance of comfort, affordability, and community atmosphere.

Reviews of 20 Waterside Plaza

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great for families

Pros

Hosts community events, very safe, friendly doormen, responsive with maintenance

Cons

management office is hard to reach at times, takes lots of time to respond

Advice to the owners

Please be more responsive

Former tenant·3 months ago

Clean Apartments, No Pests

Pros

- No pests - Doormen and Maintenance are reasonably responsive - Renovated units

Cons

- Not really a luxury building - Hallways and elevators are disgusting and almost never cleaned - The location is inconvenient, other than the M34 bus that can take you to penn station, other than that its several avenues from the subway or other buses

15Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

11Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

11Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

3Class 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

20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

Tenants report that 20 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010 is pet friendly.

Building owners and associates

A
Andre Clanagan
4.4(8)
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1 building
L
Linda Early
3.9(26)
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8 buildings
W
Waterside Propco Llc
3.9(26)
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8 buildings

Andre Clanagan

4.4(8)

1 building

Linda Early

3.9(26)

8 buildings

Waterside Propco Llc

3.9(26)

8 buildings

11Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

20 Waterside Plaza

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