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520 Second Avenue

Kips Bay Court,
520 Second Avenue

Doorman No fee rental located in Murray Hill, between East 26th Street & East 29th Street

Overview of Kips Bay Court at 520 Second Avenue

520 Second Avenue was built in 1975 and has a total of 894 rental apartments. Located in Murray Hill, Kips Bay Court is a short walk to the 6 subway line.

Amenities at this post war building include doorman, fitness center, full service garage and terraces / balconies.

Similar nearby buildings include 166 East 34th Street, 222 East 39th Street and 301 East 47th Street.

Year Built
1975
Apartments
894
Floors
28
Neighborhood
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Nearby Subways

  1. 6
at Park Ave 0.36 miles

Carter’s Review

"This large complex was one of several very large residential projects that dramatically transformed the East Midtown South neighborhood north of 23rd Street near the East River in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Originally known as Henry Phipps Plaza West, it was designed by Frost Associates and completed in 1976 on a “superblock” site on the east side of Second Avenue between 26th and 29th Street.  The 8-building group, which ranged in height from 12 to 27 stories, was completed as a Mitchell-Lama co-operative with 1,600 units."
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Pros & Cons

  • Concierge
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Entrance marquee
  • Lush landscaping
  • Bicycle room
  • Laundry room
  • Video security
  • Fitness center
  • Garage
  • Balconies
  • No roof deck
  • Considerable traffic

CityRealty Rating

30
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
17
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
79
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Resident Comments

This Kips Bay complex offers "spacious apartments" and "modern renovations" in a "prime Manhattan location," though recent tenants report "ongoing construction" and "maintenance challenges." While some praise the "friendly doormen" and "resident activities," others note "management responsiveness varies." The "clean facilities" and "quick maintenance response" mentioned by some residents make this a "decent option for recent grads," though prospective tenants should "thoroughly investigate current building conditions" before signing.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 460 Second Avenue
  • 470 Second Avenue
  • 480 Second Avenue
  • 484 Second Avenue
  • 490 Second Avenue
  • 500 Second Avenue