All 52 tenant reviews.

“Pros: Gym was added half way through my time. It was nice and clean. There was an outdoor space but couldn’t use much because of construction on a neighboring building. Pretty decent sized units. Cons: Had a rodent problem that was never fully resolved. Has some difficulty with the move out process”

“Unit 6B Pros: I appreciate that I have never once seen any rodents or cockroaches. Although, the appliances are a bit outdated. Very nice doormen, and appreciate that packages are safe to be delivered here. Cons: Loud whirling noise coming from the supermarket under the apartment.”

“Pros: Great doormen and very clean facilities, close proximity to many trains. Cons: Gym and Rooftop are a bit overrated”

“Pros: Doormen are great, the elevators are great, the gym is in good condition Cons: Laundry room kinda gross sometimes, paying rent via check, poor ventilation in the apt”

“Pros: Doormen are awesome, grocery store on the block, everything is clean Cons: Kitchen is a little old and flex rooms have sliding translucent door”

“Pros: From door to maintenance, some of the best and kindest people work here! Cons: Some apartments could use renovation, particularly for HVAC”

“Unit 5J Pros: Friendly doormen, very prompt responses to any issues, trash is taken out multiple times per day, package room is secure, good water pressure, plenty of laundry machines, free gym Cons: Laundry prices are expensive, no peephole in door, gym hours are 7am-9pm - wish it was open earlier.”

“Unit M Pros: Doorman building in convenient location. Has amenities like gym, laundry in basement and shared outdoor space. Comes with flex wall in and is a full flex wall. Cons: Gym is a little small and garbage rooms can pile up. Outdoor deck is on 2nd floor.”

“Just renewed a second year and so far the experience has been unmatched. My roommates and I feel very lucky to be in a such a well run and fantastic building. After a terrible experience at a different building a few blocks away, Olympia has exceeded our expectations. Thank you Olympia! Specifically to David who helped us secure our apartment, and has always been there when we have needed anything since. The doorman and staff have also been great and management as well. Highly recommend this building to anyone looking for a fire spot in Midtown.”

“Pros: The building is well maintained and they are responsive and helpful with maintenance requests. We’ve had no issues with bugs or rodents. The doormen are all very kind and have been working here for many years. Cons: The elevators can be very slow and the AC turns on June 1st and off October 1st - there are some days outside that are quite hot.”

“I have lived at Olympia House for the last 7 years and cannot say enough good things about both the building and staff. As a single girl in her 20s living alone in Manhattan, all of the staff made me feel extremely safe. The doormen would go out of their way to keep an eye on me when I would walk my dog late at night. The porters are great and the super and handyman are extremely responsive whenever any issues arise, even for a light bulb change. Management has been very accommodating with my lease from year to year. Location is great right by grand central making it easy to commute. I would highly recommend Olympia House to anyone looking to live in Manhattan. It was a pleasure living here.”

“Unit 8n Pros: Lived here for 9 years. The doormen are amazing. Super and management are very responsive. Would recommend. Cons: In the heart of midtown. Crowd can be younger and loud and UN traffic is frustrating Advice to landlord: n/a”

“We have been here for a 9 months thus far; the staff and building are very attentive and always accommodate our requests. In addition, the tenants we have lived with have been extremely friendly with us.”

“I have lived here for two years and have absolutely loved it. The management staff is accommodating and all the doormen and porters are fantastic. Would not have wanted to live anywhere else for the past few years!!”

“Pros: Nice doormen all around Cons: Very Loud bc windows are thin Advice to landlord: Work on getting better windows”

“I lived in Olympia House for 9 years. Really great ownership and staff. If something breaks, the staff come that day or early the very next day to fix any issue. Management is responsive, doormen are trustworthy and will do anything to keep you safe. Packages are always delivered and the building is well maintained. Would truly recommend the building to anyone looking to move to the midtown area.”

“Pros: Loved it - had updated unit. Shared it with 2 other roommates. Cons: Rent went from 4,800 —> 6,800. Advice to landlord: Don’t hike rents ya psycho”

“Unit 4g Pros: Safe neighborhood, Responsible doormen Cons: Broken laundry machines at times, small gym”

“At Olympia building you can find a welcoming and friendly environment, which starts with building management, the Super and his team of door-mans and porters, who always have a smile and are ready to help. My family and I lived three years at Olympia, and we never felt it as a temporary house, but a home for this three years. If you're looking for a well managed, central and cosy building, Olympia's the choice.”

“Unit 4C Pros: Great location, near so much transit and hot spots in the city. The staff is amazing an responsive. package room. Cons: elevators can be very slow. We had a mouse in the apartment, But they were super responsive with pest control Advice to landlord: keep doing what your doing!”

“Pros: Responsive super and staff Cons: loud if apartment faces 2nd ave”

“I have lived at Olympia House since 2019 and year over year the building, staff, and management have exceeded my expectations. I love my spacious and renovated apartment, and every time my friends come over they are amazed at the size of the bedrooms and our living space. The kitchen is newly renovated and it is the perfect size and layout for cooking, plus it looks chic, My neighbors are a unique mix of people that are all extremely kind and generous. The building staff is reliable and consistent, quickly fixing maintenance requests, and the doormen are a great safety feature and great people to greet me as I start or end my day. I was very impressed when the gym and outdoor space opened this year, the gym has everything you need to get a good workout in and the outdoor space has strong wifi for a change of scenery or a different workspace if you work from home. Additionally the location close to grand central is a game changer with the new LIRR stop there and easy access to every subway line. I also love being in this location because it’s extremely easy to get uptown, downtown, or to LGA, and if you are a runner or Walker there is easy access to the east side river path. Lastly, the building management are true professionals who care about their tenants. They are a pleasure to work with and are responsive and attentive.”

“My roommate and I moved into a one-bedroom flexed into a two-bedroom back in 2019, and have been here ever since. I can't say enough good things about this building. From the friendly 24/7 doormen always looking out for us, to the building's management (shout out to David/Alexa Hakim), as well as the maintenance crew - just a top notch staff all around. The building has great amenities - a brand new gym, outdoor terrace, laundry facilities - and is conveniently located in the heart of Midtown East. Anyone looking for a luxury building with fair market prices should consider Olympia House!”

“Pros: great place to live Cons: trash system was haggard”

“Pros: Doormen are great, clean, lots of W/D Cons: Location, Bedrooms with no windows to outside”

“Pros: friednly people in building Cons: package went missing once, loud from street”

“I recently concluded my delightful 1.5-year stay at Olympia House, and I can confidently say that it has been a truly positive experience. As a resident of their furnished studio apartment, I found the overall quality of living to be fantastic. The management and staff consistently demonstrated their commitment to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. One standout aspect of Olympia House was the incredibly friendly and helpful doormen. Their warm greetings and attentive service always made me feel welcome and valued. Whether it was helping with packages, offering directions, or providing general assistance, they went above and beyond to ensure residents' needs were met. Additionally, I was thoroughly impressed with the promptness and efficiency of the maintenance team. Any issues or concerns I had were addressed swiftly and professionally, leaving no room for inconvenience. It was truly reassuring to know that the team was dedicated to maintaining the building's excellent condition and ensuring a hassle-free living experience. Overall, my time at Olympia House has been marked by comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. The furnished studio apartment provided a cozy living space, while the doormen and maintenance staff added a personal touch that made this place feel like home. I am genuinely grateful for the positive experience and would highly recommend Olympia House to anyone seeking a comfortable and well-maintained living space with outstanding staff support.”

“The building is well maintained. Very spacious and located at the center of manhanttan. All the staff is very professional and kind. Special kudos to Fabio, he is always kind to us and keep an eye out for the packages. We have not had any major maintenance issues. Staff is always reachable and responsive. They are also reasonable on the renewal terms and pricing. Best NYC apartment! Thank you, Olympia”

“I've been a resident for 1 year in a 3 bed flex. My experience overall has been great - friendly doormen, responsive staff, and tons of space for the price. The location is conveniently close to Grand Central and the building is well maintained. I highly recommend Olympia House to anyone looking for a spot in the area!”

“I came here in the the midst of the Covid madness in 2020 and was welcomed with open arms by the staff and other tenants living in the building. It truly became home. I will miss this place so much and have had the ultimate experience here in every best way possible. Thank you Olympia House for everything Christine”

“I have loved living here at 279 east 44th street. It has been almost 2 years and my experience has only been pleasant and happy from the start. My renewals have been fair and management has always been helpful and transparent. I can see myself here for years to come”

“Pros: The doormen are great and it’s close to grand central Cons: Everyone is fleeing because they keep jacking up the rents an unreasonable amount. There are mice all over the place and no floor is too high for a bug problem Advice to landlord: Please stop price gouging your tenants.”

“I have lived in Olympia for 4 years and have had the best experience here. I made friends with other tenants during my time here and have seen that all the apartments are in good condition. The building staff are all kind and helpful and the management team always been been fair and respectful with us. I am sad to leave and only leaving since I am moving in with my fiancé”

“Lived and loved living in olympia for six years. First apartment out of college and honestly felt right at home with the doorman and happy energy and safe location. Moved into a couple different apartments, with roommates and without and then with my boyfriend. Would reccomend it to all! Well Maintained, safe and happy place that truly feels like home. I will miss it tons!”

“Pros: AC/heat and water always worked, building is clean, and doormen and handymen are efficient and nice. Cons: They allowed people to smoke cigs INSIDE their apartments, and the smoke smell would come through the vents and stink up my entire apartment. I asked the property manager and doormen if they could ask them to stop but they said they can’t tell people what to do in their apartments, even though I’m pretty sure this is a smoke free building? The property manager said he’ll ask them to stop but it never did. We had a friend (rat) visit our apartment sometimes through the vent behind the sink. I reported it to the handyman, and he insisted on only putting traps to catch/kill the rat instead of blocking the vent where he came from. I kept asking him to just block the source as I’m sure other rats would continue to come even if he killed one, but he wouldn’t. So I had to figure out cover the vent myself which solved the problem. Also saw a rat in the laundry room once but the handyman killed him on the spot. He’s so brave Walls are thin like most NYC apartments so you can hear everything. If your window is facing the ground floor patios, you can always hear when those units are out on their patios and it would get loud sometimes. Sometimes you’ll get a split second of brown water from the sink or shower. It’ll resolve itself after a second but not a fun surprise as you’re in the middle of rinsing your mouth with said water. People on the 2nd floor reported cockroach infestations. Advice to landlord: Figure out the vermin issue and respect the tenants wishes when they ask you to block the source of rats entering the apartment Enforce no smoking rules”

“Pros: -Nice doormen and staff -Responsive to requests for pest control -large units Cons: -noise from the busy streets below the building -pests are prevalent -no amenities”

“Unit 3E Pros: Location, lobby, some of the doormen are nice Cons: Elevators frequently broken, small apartment, outdated appliances, price”

“I moved into this apartment a year ago, and it has been an awful experience. I have seen rats and roaches, my air conditioning barely works and the elevators are slow and break down often. The location is convenient, but not worth all of the other headaches.”

“Pros: Location is good. Doorman and handy man are useful Cons: Old cooking appliances and really small living room with no view for 2brs. Not really suited for someone that likes cooking. Also finishes are old and not really luxury in any sense of the world”

“I lived here for 4 years and enjoyed the entirety of my stay. I will miss it a lot and am only leaving because my roommate is moving out of town for work. The building is always clean and well taken care of. Our apartment was a large flex 2 and has been an amazing place to call home. I have looked at other properties in the area and nothing compares. The building staff is incredible, especially the doorman. And management has always been fair with rent, and very responsive throughout our time here. Wish I could stay and will miss this amazing building”

“Unit 5D Pros: The doormen are super nice and great about packages, it’s a clean safe building Cons: Very few complains”

“Pros: I can't speak highly enough about the doormen of this building. There have been no pests that I've seen. Good location, near Grand Central and not too noisy. Plenty of washing machines/laundry. Things are clean, quiet, and respectful. Love the building and would recommend to friends. Cons: Rent collection- the rent is collected via checks dropped in a lockbox. It's archaic, inconvenient, and prone to issues. My neighbor told me they misplaced not one, but two of her rent checks that were dropped directly into the lockbox the building provided. Management took ages to respond so they couldn't get it resolved until three months had passed. Furthermore, in some units that are advertised as three bedrooms, it's really more of a flex three with a frosted glass sliding door separating the living room from the "third bedroom." Keep this in mind and definitely tour the apartment before signing, as there is virtually no privacy in this "bedroom" and I suggest knowing what you're getting into beforehand. Advice to landlord: Update your rent collection - allow residents to pay rent online. It's much faster, easier, and there's a better paper trail than having to go through the banks. Also, since there are a lot of young people living in the building, it's easier for them as they are totally used to digital payments.”

“Unlike other landlords that care about retention, no matter what rent price you have they will raise the rent to market price the next year. So if the market goes up $2000 a month, you best believe your rent will go up $2000 a month even if that is a 75% increase. They do not care about the inconvenience to the tenants by doing that to them and the standard 10-20% increase other landlords follow. I don't even need to tell you, you can see with the droves of people having to leave now because they doubled the rent. Ask them what is the average time people live there? It is more like a dorm than a luxury midtown high rise. The apartments haven't been updated since 1970s, there are roaches and the only luxury is the location. Don't live here if you want anything long term which is probably why the majority of tenants are teenagers/early 20s.”

“Pros: -in building laundry -mailroom/doorman -quick response for repairs -great location Cons: -repairs weren't always the best -outdated design Advice to landlord: update all units”

“I have had the pleasure of living in Olympia house for the last 7 years and the building and staff has exceeded every expectation. The building is always clean and safe and the staff have put a smile on my face every single day. The units are large compared to other buildings and all appliances, etc are up to date and functional. The location is extremely central with subway access and proximity to everything you could possibly need. I have felt genuinely lucky to live in such a great building and I’ve never felt the level of care that I have from the staff in making sure that everything is always running smoothly and that I am always safe. The building is also quiet and the neighbors are respectful and kind. I would recommend Olympia house to anyone that is considering living in manhattan.”

“Pros: Doorman Elevator Laundry in Building Pets AC Cons: Elevators broken often AC controlled by management”

“I have lived in this building for 10 years. As a young woman I always felt safe, between the doormen, the street filled with restaurants and people dining outside, and the general area - it's quiet but never feels desolate, always feels safe. I've lived in 4 apartments across my time in the building and I always got great light, the closet space is unparalleled, the AC isn't an extra charge leaving you with $200 electric bills, and overall it's just a place I've called home for a long time. During COVID this was my safe place, and it was always comforting being welcomed by the doormen from a night out or days away. I would live in this building forever if I could, it's really a warm and happy place to be. Also convenience: 2 grocery stores down the block, 1 a few blocks further, 2 convenience stores around the corner, 4 starbucks around each corner + a really cute local coffee shop. There's bars on the block, the best sushi restaurant down the street and blocks away from the lively neighborhood/restaurants in the 50's. Ice cream down the street, bagel spot, nail salon downstairs + eyebrows. ATM on the corner. Grand Central blocks away - when commuting is back it's pretty darn easy. Need I say more?”

“We moved into Olympia House right before COVID and have enjoyed our time here. It's quiet, clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Hand sanitizer was installed by the elevators a few months ago, which was nice. The other residents and doormen wear masks about 80% of the time, but the other 20% is pretty annoying to deal with (needing to wait until they put masks on in order to pass them or take the service entrance/stairs.) We're only moving because we need a larger space and there isn't one in the building, otherwise we'd be happy to stay. It's a super convenient location and close to some of the best pizza in New York, Sofia Pizza Co!!”

“I am a current tenant for over 5 years. I thought about changing places during Covid but I am so happy I did not. Our neighbors and close friends moved and they majorly regret leaving Olympia House and are now trying to come back! The apartments are very spacious for the price you pay and the building and doorman are incredible. Management is always very nice and helpful. I love my NYC experience, thanks to Olympia House!! Any reviews about noise is absurd and a blatant lie!! I live on the 4th floor and its always super quiet”

“I lived here for 4 years. I had the best experience. My apartment was great but more than that the staff and building is one of a kind. Moved to another building because I got engaged and it does not compare to olympia house. I miss it so much!!”

“I've lived here for a year and it's a really good apartment building. The staff and doormen are very friendly, and the neighborhood is nice and quiet, with not too many people around. My apartment was pretty good in terms of size considering how New York apartments go. I would've renewed my lease if COVID hadn't happened.”

“Avoid this building! We though this building would be convenient because it's near Grand Central, but it has turned into a nightmare. There is horrible construction noise on most weeknights and the super will basically just tell you to get earplugs and deal with it. I tried earplugs and a white noise machine and nothing helps. Renter beware! We are finally getting out of here.”