Which neighborhood does 155 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 fall under?

In the neighborhood Kips Bay, New York

Does 155 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 have any open violations?

This building has no open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 155 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had 2 reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown East Kips Bay155 East 29 Street

Biltmore Plaza

Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY 10016

280 units·34 floors·Built in 1981

4.6

29 reviews

Top rated building

This building is highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

Rent-stabilized apartments

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

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

The building at 155 East 29 Street is praised for its impeccable cleanliness, attentive and friendly doormen, and responsive management that resolves issues promptly. Residents value the well-maintained amenities including laundry, gym, and rooftop, though these often require additional fees. The environment caters largely to young professionals and post-grads, leading to occasional noise from social gatherings. While the location is convenient to grocery stores and amenities, rent prices are considered high with some concerns about substantial rent increases and limited flexibility. Overall, tenants appreciate the safe, clean, and well-run atmosphere, though cost and noise may influence long-term stays.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Really well run

Pros

Ogden Cap is a big management company that runs Biltmore Plaza well. The building staff is super friendly and take such good care of the building. The shared spaces like the laundry room, gym, rooftop are well maintained and kept clean. The staff is also incredibly responsive to maintenance requests, often coming to service within 24 hours.

Cons

There is a separate membership fee to use the amenities (rooftop, pool, gym) Sometimes an elevator is out of service, but the staff works quickly to get them up an

Former tenant·3 months ago

The best post-grad apartment

Pros

The doormen are incredible, everything is clean and well-maintained and the AC is great.

Cons

Loud neighbors, but never disrespectful

Advice to the owners

Lower the rent so I can stay forever

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 7 hours ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

Renter Q&A

Any rent-stabilized units?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

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