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535 W 43 St
Hell's Kitchen

535 W 43 St,
Manhattan, NY 10036

280 Units

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Built in 2014

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14 Floors

3.1(9)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 5
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 535 W 43 St
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 535 West 43 Street indicate the building's cleanliness and garbage management are well-maintained. However, concerns arise regarding elevators frequently out of service, poor communication from management, and noise issues with disruptive neighbors. Recommendations include improving service to align with high rent prices and better addressing pest problems promptly. While some approve the owner and recommend the building for its quietness and amenities, others highlight issues with management, staff behaviors, and unwelcome odors in the building. Addressing these concerns can enhance the overall living experience for potential renters.
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    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 535 W 43 St is better than the city.
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    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (9)

    2 weeks ago
    Good with shortcomings
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Well appointed, great doormen, decent amenities.
    Cons:
    Elevators continually out of service, poor communication from building management, inept at dealing with noise and disruptive neighbors.
    Advice to owner:
    Deliver a service that is congruent with the high rent. Inform tenants when there’s a bedbug infestation!!!
    5 months ago
    Good but could be better given the price
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    They were responsive with service request
    Cons:
    The units had roaches
    Over 1 year ago
    I like living here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It’s clean, quiet, well maintained
    Cons:
    I wish we had a pool!
    I had a beautiful welcome mat outside my door which i was told i had to remove due to it being a fire hazard which is ridiculous.
    Over 2 years ago
    Nice building awful management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It's away from foot traffic
    Cons:
    Management and building appearance
    Advice to owner:
    Clean your building it stinks and there's mold in your breezeway, staff looks like they have no clue
    Over 2 years ago
    Will be very Deceiving to get you to move in
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to train & Restaurants
    Cons:
    Poor management 'lazy staff can't get your package in a timely manner cause staff says they do not feel like processing them,they lie on resident 'also they do not act on complaint on staff or illegal resident in building'yet lie and sue residents for telling the public the truth about the building having look yet poor workmanship''leaks elevator out on the regular' flooding from rooftop.had a resident die and staff member opened up a package that came for him and staff members toss it in the trash'cause it was not anything he could use,when he was supposed to return to sender. Also I had bedbugs my first year ,have known felons in building,who are not on lease'also they (staff) have stolen mail out of mailboxes.Move here at your own risks.&and they are racist and homophobe
    Advice to owner:
    Get rid of Demont reality and some of the staff&stop acting like the tenants are only ones that are supposed to follow the lease agreement
    Over 2 years ago
    2 Years Pre-pandemic
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Modern, clean, nice gym, awesome rooftop social space
    Cons:
    Shoddy mgmt, loud neighbors, thin walls, elevators out of service often
    Advice to owner:
    If you haven't get new mgmt as the building has issues that can't be fixed so proper mgmt is key
    Over 2 years ago
    Little Hell on the Hudson
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It has 2 separate roof tops , it's in a quiet area near everything
    Cons:
    Management, poor staff manners , lies, deceitful open hatred , homophobia, favortism towards certain tenants , open harrassment from building staff
    Advice to owner:
    Get rid of Dermot , they lying to the owners about things that don't happen, the owners don't know about the staff indiscretions
    Over 2 years ago
    Second year resident
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The building is clean, the door staff are friendly.
    Cons:
    Loud area, management isn’t great.
    Over 3 years ago
    Do not live here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Roof deck, large gym
    Cons:
    My floor smelled like weed the entire year I lived there and the building refused to do anything about it, small apartments, inconvenient, overpriced
    Advice to owner:
    Lower the rents
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