535 WEST 51 STREET is a late-20th-century 1981 building, 8 floors, 235 units in Midtown West, NYC. Owned by CLINTON MANOR ASSOCIATES. Public records show 124 open violations, 303 311 complaints, 6 active litigation matters on file. Tenant-impact history includes 2 evictions. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 4 verified tenant reviews on this building.
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Manhattan · March 2026
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§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4K, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4K, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7K, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7J, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM
Pros: Rent is low Spacious house Dishwasher Laundry in building Cons: Has a minor pest issue
Pros: - The location of the building is the best part, close to everything Cons: I wouldn't choose to live here again because of the lack of cleanliness. It's common to see a bug in the hallway or even in the lobby. Som…
Pros: The security in the lobby at all times Clean all around Small park in the middle of both buildings Cons: Loud neighbors sometimes usually quiet Water pipe repairs lead to hours sometimes without hot water
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Midtown West stretches from the Theater District to Columbus Circle, blending Broadway marquees with luxury high-rises. Central Park's southwest corner is steps away, and the dining scene along Ninth Avenue rivals any in the city.
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
PLUMBING — TOILET
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service