Would renters recommend 401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036?

100% of tenants who reviewed 401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036?

100% of tenants who reviewed 401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 have any open violations?

This building has 4 open violations.

Which neighborhood does 401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hell's Kitchen, New York.

Is 401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 good cause eviction protected?

401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Is 401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 rent-stabilized?

401 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 has rent-stabilized units.

401 West 42 Street

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10036

828 units·46 floors·Built in 1976

4.6

3 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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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

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

Building average0.00Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

401 West 42 Street

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10036

828 units·46 floors·Built in 1976

4.6

3 reviews

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About 401 West 42 Street

401 West 42 Street is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.6/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending it and 100% approving of the owner. It records 11 evictions, 4 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Built in 1976, this 46-floor building at 401 West 42 Street in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan contains 828 units and is managed by Ra Management, LLC. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The A, C, E, 7, and 1 subway lines are nearby, providing convenient transit options throughout Manhattan. Hell's Kitchen is a residential area of Manhattan, known for its proximity to theaters and a diverse array of dining options. As a post-war building, it reflects the large-scale residential development characteristics of the era in Manhattan. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for 401 West 42nd Street highlight the building's exceptional cleanliness, strong management responsiveness, and modern amenities. Residents appreciate the large windows and the supportive community, particularly for performing artists. Utility inclusion is often noted as a major advantage. However, some concerns arise regarding the size of certain units and occasional noise from musical activities. Additionally, while maintenance issues generally receive prompt attention, there are challenges with ad hoc requests that could benefit from improved staff training. Overall, the feedback underscores a positive living experience, making it an appealing choice for prospective renters.

Reviews of 401 West 42 Street

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

One of the best property management + buildings

Pros

Large windows! Friendly concierge. Fast responses from management. Clean and always on top of everything. Modern amenities. Partnership with lifetime gym.

Cons

Some units are very small, but you do get the best property management service out there.

Advice to the owners

No advice to the owner

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great building—old neighbors

Pros

Great performing artist building. Cleaned well and regular maintenance checks of apartments. Security does a good job as well with the lobby

Cons

Ad hoc requests from maintenance is a nightmare to get done. And refiling for rent is also a nightmare. High turnover and staff is under trained for it to happen smoothly

Advice to the owners

Train your staff and get your backlog of maintenance requests completed

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

This building has 4 housing court litigation cases.

In the past year, this building had 2 reports of bedbug infestations.

Building owners and associates

M
M Plaza L.p.
4.6(4)
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3 buildings
R
Robert Tart
4.6(4)
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4 buildings
J
Jeffrey Brodsky
4.6(3)
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1 building
J
Jason Bachonski
4.6(3)
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1 building

M Plaza L.p.

4.6(4)

3 buildings

Robert Tart

4.6(4)

4 buildings

Jeffrey Brodsky

4.6(3)

1 building

Jason Bachonski

4.6(3)

1 building

3Class A

Non-hazardous

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