Which neighborhood does 228 E 28 St, Manhattan, NY 10016 fall under?

In the neighborhood Kips Bay, New York

Does 228 E 28 St, Manhattan, NY 10016 have any open violations?

This building has no open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 228 E 28 St, Manhattan, NY 10016 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Manhattan Midtown East Kips Bay228 E 28 St

228 E 28 St

Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY 10016

156 units·20 floors·Built in 1965

2.7

3 reviews

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

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 228 E 28 St, Manhattan, indicate a building with a great location near key shopping areas, updated appliances, and strong water pressure. However, cleanliness and garbage management are inconsistent, with some tenants reporting pest issues, unpleasant odors, and neighboring behaviors like secondhand smoke and noise disturbances. Safety concerns, including loitering and homelessness in common areas, were also noted. Owner responsiveness varies widely, with some praising timely maintenance while others criticize slow repairs and rent hikes. Rent stabilization status is unclear for some units. Overall, the building may suit renters prioritizing location but has notable management and community challenges to consider.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

if you get a good deal, it’s a okay place to stay for few years

Pros

-Location is great, close to lots of things. -started rent is affordable. -return the deposit back without hassle. As long as you clean it up.

Cons

-it’s not very clean, some neighbors don’t know how to throw their garbage. -landlord is very GREEDY, will hike the rent super high, (in our case, was rising 75%) -super are lazy, very slow repair. -heavy second hand smoke. If you don’t like, try to avoid this building.

Advice to the owners

Stop being greedy

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Great location for what you get!

Pros

Nice package area, update appliances and security systems

Cons

Trash on streets always smelled really bad

Advice to the owners

Clean vents and change lightbulbs in apartments more frequently

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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 days 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

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if you get a good deal, it’s a okay place to stay for few years

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Great location for what you get!

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if you get a good deal, it’s a okay place to stay for few years

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Great location for what you get!

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