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Recent reviews for buildings managed by WILLIAM MOSES CO INC reveal a mixed tenant experience. While staff such as doormen and maintenance are praised for friendliness and helpfulness, the managementcompany often garners criticism for poor responsiveness, especially regarding pest control and maintenance issues in older buildings. Many tenants report recurring rodent problems and outdated infrastructure leading to leaks, noise, and heating concerns. Despite good location advantages and some well-maintained amenities, renters warn of unreliable management, slow communication, and unresolved repairs. Prospective tenants should expect a courteous on-site team but be prepared for challenges with building upkeep and management responsiveness.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.19 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
5
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Apr 28, 2022: § 27-2049 adm code post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
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Hazardous
18
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Aug 14, 2024: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective vanity at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 14phe lower level, 14th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
9
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Aug 14, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being locked in the 1st room from north located at apt 14phe, 14th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with William Moses CO Inc
Midtown
145 West 58 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
109 Units • 13 Floors
4.4(1)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Midtown
150 West 58 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
55 Units • 15 Floors
3.7(8)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (9)
3 stars
3 months ago
great location but lots of pests
Former Tenant
Pros:
fantastic location near columbus circle. can pretty much access any subway line within 5-10min walk
front desk people are fantastic
Cons:
we had a huge pest issue. largest cockroaches i've ever seen. we had exterminators come in a couple times and nothing worked. the problem was that the building is old and has a lot of cracks that need to be patched up
Advice to owner:
please listen to your tenants and patch up the units. it's unbearable to live in a space when you're constantly worrying about seeing new pests show up
4.38 stars
Over 1 year ago
The Meurice - a great renter's building
Former Tenant
Pros:
+ New laundry room backed by MyMagicPass, making it easy to know when units are available and payment without a physical card + Doormen are great. Mark and Robert are stalwarts of the rotation and are great + Responsive management company (WAM Partners)
Cons:
- Strangely would have water shut off during the day 1-2 times a year for plumbing maintenance - Our unit had more than a few roaches. Perhaps due to trash room being close by
4.62 stars
Over 1 year ago
Loved there 2 years
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet building. Close to all subways. Friendly staff. Decent place
Cons:
There were constant leaks (it’s an old building). I had mice in my apt, but it was quickly resolved.
Advice to owner:
No major suggestions. I enjoyed my stay. I would have stayed longer if the apartment was bigger
5 stars
Over 2 years ago
Amazing people always available and willing to help
Former Tenant
Pros:
Place, people, kindness
Cons:
Expensive rent compared to the market
Advice to owner:
Lower rent. Loved everything
4.25 stars
Over 3 years ago
Love it but loud construction
Former Tenant
Pros:
love this building, the doorman, the safety, the easy to get anywhere in the city and central park right around the block.
Cons:
the noise levels at the back of the building from another building's construction is unimaginable even for new york. 7am Mon- Sat for months and no signs of it stopping.
Advice to owner:
consider some concessions to help offset the overtaking noise
3.12 stars
Over 4 years ago
Great Staff, Horrible Management
Former Tenant
Pros:
The only thing good about this building is Ralph, Omar, Arshad, and all the other door men and maintenance men. And being close to all subways.
Cons:
The actual management company (William Moses) is horrific. Matthew, in charge of leasing, is rude and condescending. Their head office is slow to respond, and we still have not got our security back and it’s way past the deadline they have. We had a constant rodent problem and the mold in the apartment actually gave me chronic migraines.
Advice to owner:
Update your building and fire Matthew.
3.38 stars
Over 4 years ago
Terrible management
Former Tenant
Pros:
The finishes are nice and the door staff is friendly
Cons:
The management company is impossible to deal with. I’ve had serious maintenance issues go years without being fixed. The leasing department is also a nightmare.
Advice to owner:
Quit your day job
3.75 stars
Over 4 years ago
Nice apartment, old building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice staff, responsive management, great light in apartment
Cons:
Radiators make a lot of noise. Also a lot of noise from the street if facing 58th St.
Advice to owner:
Make the shortcomings of having an old building clear when people are leasing.
2.25 stars
Over 4 years ago
The worst building management in the city.
Former Tenant
Pros:
The staff (the doormen, site manager, super, maintenance) are all great; they almost make up for how poorly the building is managed by its owner/management company William Moses Co/Van Dorn Holdings, LLC. Proximity to Central Park and major subway lines.
Cons:
Don’t rent from William Moses Co. They are inarguably one of the worst management companies in the city. The WAM staff is pompous, unreliable and rude. CONSTANT vermin problems that go unaddressed. The elevator is routinely broken. This building was probably lovely and modern in the 1920s, but the past half century hasn’t been kind to it. The area itself also leaves a lot to be desired. While it’s close to Central Park, it’s all tourists, hotels and businesses, no sense of community at all. The building is also rated D in energy efficiency, per ConEd statistics, we pay over 250% more than similar apartments for our energy.
Advice to owner:
Rid yourself of the self-important officers and leasing agents; they’re an embarrassment, particularly Matthew. I imagine that if I were to search ‘failing up’ on urban dictionary, it would link to the WAM website and Matthew’s headshot. Get real exterminators to come in and handle the rodent problem; it shouldn’t be on your residents to be killing dozens of mice. Spend the money to get the elevator fixed properly so it’s not down for weeks at a time every other month.