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Elk Mas 229 East 53rd Llc

Corporate Owner·1 building·13 units
3.3

5 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
1
Litigation cases

About Elk Mas 229 East 53rd Llc

Elk Mas 229 East 53rd Llc is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 5 reviews, with 60% recommending their buildings and 60% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 3 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 20, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 13 units across Manhattan, Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction from the early 1900s. The portfolio is concentrated in Sutton Place in Manhattan. The building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by ELK MAS 229 EAST 53RD LLC reveal a mixed experience among tenants. While many appreciate the responsive management and prime location, issues with cleanliness, garbage handling, and pest control are prominent concerns. Residents have noted that noise levels can be problematic, and some units suffer from old infrastructure requiring renovations. Complaints about heating issues and safety concerns regarding the garbage area persist. Overall, while some tenants recommend the building for its location and neighborly atmosphere, improvements in maintenance and management responsiveness are needed for a more positive living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·19 seconds ago

229 east 53rd

Pros

Cheap Location Responsive management

Cons

Small Bugs Noisy neighbors

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Love it here

Pros

Nice place, I feel very safe here. It's super quiet (I live in a back unit). Location is perfect. So close to so many subways Landlord is extremely friendly and responsive

Cons

Trash piles up and starts to make it look messy because people don't take it outside where it should go. No laundry

Buildings associated with ELK MAS 229 EAST 53RD LLC

  • 229 East   53 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    229 East 53 Street

    3.3(5)

    Sutton Place

229 East   53 Street
Rent-stabilized

229 East 53 Street

3.3(5)

Sutton Place

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 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner average0.23Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
2Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

1Class 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

FAQs

Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

Buildings managed by Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC average 0.23 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

60% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC would recommend living there.

Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

60% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC approve of how it is run.

Elk Mas 229 East 53Rd LLC owns or manages 1 building totalling 13 units.

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Elk Mas 229 East 53rd Llc

Corporate Owner·1 building·13 units
3.3

5 reviews

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