Will they make you take down a flex wall with a door and that goes to the ceiling?

If you're thinking about installing a flex wall with a door that goes to the ceiling at 420 West 42nd Street, be prepared for unnecessary and aggressive pushback from management. In my experience, they tried to force me to remove a door that didn’t even go all the way to the ceiling—something that didn’t violate any building codes or lease agreements. Their behavior goes beyond standard policy enforcement and crosses the line into blatant harassment and control tactics. I’ve had to take legal action against the management for harassment because they continuously targeted me with baseless demands and intimidation, trying to force me out of my own home. The building’s management, run by the Brodsky Organization, has a reputation for bullying tenants rather than maintaining fair and professional relationships. Their actions feel designed to make tenants feel powerless, using any excuse possible to create unnecessary stress.

Which neighborhood does 420 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hell's Kitchen, New York

Does 420 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 have any open violations?

This building has 1 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 420 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown West Hell's Kitchen420 West 42 Street

420 West 42 Street

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10036

262 units·40 floors·Built in 2000

3.8

24 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

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

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Good experience overall

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.

Former tenant·3 months ago

Good enough for a first place

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 the owners

Gym improvement

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

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 20 hours ago

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

Building average0.00Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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

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

Did managment ever get in touch?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

How is the elevator situation here?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

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Review 420 West 42 Street

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Review 420 West 42 Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.