Would renters recommend 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

69% of tenants who reviewed 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

64% of tenants who reviewed 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 have any open violations?

This building has 13 open violations.

Has 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 had any litigation cases?

This building has 4 housing court litigation cases.

Does 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 have a doorman, elevator or laundry?

250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 has an elevator, a gym and parking.

When was 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1998, this building has 550 units and 40 floors.

Who owns or manages 250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 is owned or managed by Asn 50 Street LLC.

Avalon Midtown West at 250 West 50 Street

Midtown, Manhattan, NY 10019

550 units·40 floors·Built in 1998

4.0

22 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

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 250 West 50 Street

Avalon Midtown West is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 4.0/5 across 22 reviews, with 69% recommending it and 64% approving of the owner. It records 37 evictions, 13 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated October 22, 2026. Managed by Asn 50 Street LLC, the building at 250 West 50 Street in Midtown, Manhattan has 40 floors and 550 units. Built in 1998, this is a recent construction from the 1990s, reflecting the development trends of that era in Manhattan. This 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. The C, E, 1, N, and R subway lines are close by, providing service through the Midtown area and facilitating easy access to various parts of the city. Midtown is a residential and commercial mix in Manhattan, known for its dense urban environment. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for the building at 250 West 50 Street underline its prime Midtown location and a well-maintained environment, with friendly staff and solid amenities. Renters appreciate the cleanliness and responsiveness of the management team, although concerns about considerable rent increases after the first year and frequent elevator issues are prevalent. While many enjoy spacious units and good water pressure, there are mixed feelings regarding noise levels, especially for those facing busy streets. Overall, the building offers a blend of comfort and convenience, but potential renters should be aware of management's inconsistencies and ongoing maintenance challenges.

Reviews of 250 West 50 Street

Former tenant·just now

Good building, some problems

Pros

Good building, good space, responsive management

Cons

Can get loud in apartments facing 8th ave, laundry and facilities don’t always work even though there’s a mandatory 100/pp amenity fee

Former tenant·3 weeks ago

Great Location in Midtown West

Pros

Response maintenance; indoor pool; location

Cons

Expensive annual rent increases; units haven't been renovated in years; one of the elevators was offline for over a year

Advice to the owners

Actually value those tenants looking to renew

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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

Photos of 250 West 50 Street

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

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

Building average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

10Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

Renter Q&A

Do the elevators break often?

Over 3 years ago

All the time. They’re in the process of upgrading the system so at least one is always down, but even the ones the “fixed” suck.

Over 3 years ago

YES. Elevators are broken most of the time and you have to que up for 15-20 mins to get into an elevator. There are 1-2 functional elevators for a 41 story building so you can imagine how inconvenient it is.

Over 1 year ago

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