Would renters recommend 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036?

30% of tenants who reviewed 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036?

50% of tenants who reviewed 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 have any open violations?

This building has 3 open violations.

Is 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 is pet friendly.

In the past year, did any apartments in 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 have bedbug infestations?

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

Who owns or manages 535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036?

535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 is owned or managed by Dermot Realty Management Company.

535 West 43 Street

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NY 10036

280 units·14 floors·Built in 2014

3.5

10 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

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

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

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

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 days ago

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

Building average

0.01Violations per unit

NYC average

0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

Has management improved tenant relations?

Over 2 years ago

No not really'Dermont note the owners truly cares in my opinion about making residents happy and safe

Over 2 years ago

No they are harassing me’ which they have been doing since they took over managing the building‘every time I turn around l am getting a letter from the lawyers’got one today about my being out on the sidewalk in front of the building’they are now trying to say the public sidewalk is private property’and that I am in violation of my lease’cause I protest about the sorry management and shitty state of the building

Over 1 year ago

No, absolutely not.

Over 1 year ago

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About 535 West 43 Street

535 West 43 Street is a modestly reviewed but soundly run building. Tenants rate it 3.5/5 across 10 reviews, with 30% recommending it and 50% approving of the owner. It records 8 evictions, 3 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated November 5, 2026. Managed by Dermot Realty Management Company, the building at 535 West 43 Street in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan has 14 floors and 280 units. Built in 2014, this is a recent construction from the 2010s. 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 A, C, E, and 7 subway lines are nearby, providing various transit options throughout Manhattan. Hell's Kitchen is a residential area of Manhattan. Ratings, reviews, and public records for this building can be reviewed here.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 535 West 43 Street praise its modern, clean apartments, well-maintained amenities like a large gym and rooftop social space, strong water pressure, and friendly doorman staff. The building benefits from good garbage management and solid heating. However, many renters report persistent issues with elevator outages, management responsiveness, and pest control, including bedbugs and occasional roaches. Noise levels can be problematic due to thin walls and nearby activity, with some describing disruptive neighbors and smells. Communication from management is often criticized, with calls for improvements in transparency and upkeep to match the rent. The building’s location and amenities remain appealing for some despite these drawbacks.

Reviews of 535 West 43 Street

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Recent Tenant 2025

Pros

Modern apartments; walkable location

Cons

Apparently there were bedbugs on our floor and we were never notified?

Former tenant·4 months ago

clean and quiet!

Pros

clean, good soundproof

Cons

elevator broke down while i was in it

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Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 is not covered by good cause eviction protections.

535 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 has rent-stabilized units.

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

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