208 West 23rd Street

Be sure to ask about bedbugs.

Do you know something specific lad, or are you giving general advice on rentals? Thanks...

They have to disclose about bedbugs, Lucy.

The building is ok - I've known a couple of renters there who liked it. Facing 23rd Street can be a bit noisy but not much more than others in the area. It's not the cheapest place - really more of a transition - but easy to apply for and get approved.

The area is good but is very expensive.One of my friend before 5 days buy a new house in this area and the cost is $2,690,060.Although the house is fully equipped with all facilities and the nearby area is also very nice.
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Flutistic, there's no record of bedbugs on the NYC bedbug site, but that might just be people not reporting it there. Since lad gives good information on this forum, I thought he might have had an inside scoop already.

mneuwirth, thank you for that info. I know it's pricey, but it's a pre-war (which they want), and it has a doorman and a gym, which clearly spike up the price.

Any other info would be much appreciated. Thanks.

I used to live there in 1990's. Was owned by Jakobson property then. Many RS units then, probably not so many now. 23rd street is noisy and the windows were air-leaky old.

As you are probably aware, they are the tiniest studios I have ever seen in New York. It is an Emory Roth Building -- always soundly and solidly built -- but probably one of his most undistinguished. It was originally an apartment hotel, best suited to transient use. The doormen (all very nice and most accommodating) told me many people rent there whilst looking for more permanent lodging in the city. But one also told me in all honesty that there are many young, noisy people living there, and that the noise level is very high late at night, especially on weekends. BEWARE is you are seeking a tranquil environment.

Let me put it this way. I would make sure to ask management whether any current or former residents have reported bedbugs in this building within the past 3-4 months, and if the answer is yes, to understand what's being done about them. I'd get those answers in writing if possible.

There's a reason I replied to this thread and not the many other similar threads.

Thanks lad. My friend will appreciate this info.

Jacobson properties are not professional we had bad experience.. With all the choice of nyc I would confidently say they are one of the worst properties.