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420 West 42 Street
Hell's Kitchen

420 West 42 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10036

262 Units

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Built in 2000

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40 Floors

3.8(24)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 6
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 420 West 42 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Tenant reviews for 420 West 42 Street reveal a mix of strengths and challenges. Positive aspects include well-maintained, spacious apartments with great city views, friendly and helpful doormen, and a convenient Midtown location close to public transit. The building generally scores high on cleanliness, pest control, and water pressure. However, tenants report ongoing elevator malfunctions, dated interiors, noise from nearby traffic and Port Authority, and issues with management responsiveness. Pest infestations, especially cockroaches, have been a serious concern for some residents despite pest control efforts. The gym facilities and building amenities also receive calls for improvement. Overall, it's a good option for renters valuing location and staff but with some maintenance and management drawbacks.

    Reviews (20)

    4 months ago
    Good experience overall
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The people working here are amazing. The building is very well maintained and clean.
    Cons:
    Sometimes the responsiveness of the management was a little delayed.
    7 months ago
    Good enough for a first place
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - Doorman, concierge are all very friendly
    - Never had an issue with packages
    - Laundry in building is a big pro. Never too busy
    - Super is accessible
    - Great views and lighting from the 20th floor, facing the south and west.
    Cons:
    - Gym is missing some basic stuff. Dumbbells don't go above 60 lbs, and no squat rack.
    - We had to put up a divider for our flex 2-bed apt, and were only allowed to get it done from one company. Terrible service, that company even closed down.
    - Biggest con is proximity to Port Authority's sketchiness
    Advice to owner:
    Gym improvement

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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 3 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 420 West 42 Street 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
    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
    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
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 09, 2024: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 23b, 23rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Missing information/filings
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    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
    Richard Mason
    3.8(225)
    Head Officer•
    49 Properties•6036 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 118
    N
    Noel Pena
    3.8(24)
    Agent•
    1 Property•262 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
    U
    Urban Associates LLC
    3.8(230)
    Corporate Owner•
    53 Properties•6254 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 118
    J
    Joseph Pierce
    3.8(24)
    Officer•
    1 Property•262 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6

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