Would renters recommend 550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

77% of tenants who reviewed 550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

77% of tenants who reviewed 550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 have any open violations?

This building has 7 open violations.

How noisy is 550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 had any evictions?

This building has 28 recorded evictions.

Is 550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 good cause eviction protected?

550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 is not covered by good cause eviction protections.

Mercedes House at 550 West 54 Street

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10019

864 units·32 floors·Built in 2009

4.2

17 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

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

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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 4 days ago

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

Building average

0.00Violations per unit

NYC average

0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

Any improvement with management here?

Over 1 year ago

Answer

Are amenities included in the rent or is there an extra fee? How much?

Over 2 years ago

Amenities are extra. About $180 per month per person.

7 months ago

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About 550 West 54 Street

Mercedes House is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.2/5 across 17 reviews, with 77% recommending it and 77% approving of the owner. It records 28 evictions, 7 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated November 5, 2026. Built in 2009, this 32-floor building at 550 West 54 Street in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan has 864 units and is managed by 770 11Th Avenue Condominium. The Hell's Kitchen area is a mixed-use neighborhood located on the West Side of Manhattan. 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 C and E subway lines are nearby, providing convenient access along the West Side of Manhattan. As a recent construction, this building reflects the more modern approaches to residential design and city living. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of 550 West 54 Street emphasize its excellent maintenance and cleanliness, with many praising the responsive staff and luxurious amenities, such as the gym and pool facilities. Residents appreciate the well-kept apartments and supportive neighbors, contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere. However, several reviews note the building's distance from subway stations, with some mentioning issues with management responsiveness and maintenance delays. While the building boasts high cleanliness and pest control ratings, a few critiques point to noise issues and insufficient common spaces. Overall, it remains a sought-after option for renters, offering a mix of convenience and modern living in Manhattan.

Reviews of 550 West 54 Street

Former tenant·3 minutes ago

Forte Select 3bd 3ba

Pros

Great maintenance, clean, safe, no noise

Cons

Building management could be more responsive

Former tenant·1 week ago

Would recommend - have loved living here

Pros

It’s nice and well-maintained. I never see bugs. Maintenance is always quick to respond to any requests (they’re also nice). Love having the Mercedes Club in the building.

Cons

Far from the subway

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Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

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

1Class 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

550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 is owned or managed by 770 11th Avenue Condominium.

This building has 1 housing court litigation case.

550 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 has a doorman, a concierge, an elevator, a gym and parking.

Built in 2009, this building has 864 units and 32 floors.

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

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

Mercedes House at 550 West 54 Street

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Forte Select 3bd 3ba

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Would recommend - have loved living here

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Building owners and associates

Mh Rental LLC

Mercedes Realty

Two Trees Management Co LLC

Brian Upbin

Mh Rental LLC

Mercedes Realty

Two Trees Management Co LLC

Brian Upbin

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