101 West End Ave

101 West End Avenue, NY 10069 4.7 ★ (150 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

101 West End is a large Lincoln Square rental with renovated apartments, broad layouts and more than 14,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space. Residents consistently praise the staff, management and community. Chronic elevator delays are the clearest drawback, with a smaller set of complaints about upkeep and added building costs.

498 unitsOpened 1999Managed by Dermot

Reviews

101 West End’s staff and resident community receive unusually strong praise from people who have lived here for years. The building’s scale is also its weakness: when elevators are out, waits can become a daily problem across the two towers.

What residents praise

Staff and management create a real community

Long-term residents repeatedly name concierge, maintenance and management staff for being welcoming, responsive and thoughtful, with building events adding to the sense of community.

Renovated apartments feel polished and spacious

Residents praise the layouts, finishes and large windows, while the official program adds washers, dryers, extensive kitchen equipment and select terraces or dens.

The location balances access and calm

The building sits on a quieter block near Riverside Park, with Lincoln Center, multiple subway lines and everyday shopping within walking distance.

What residents complain about

Elevator waits are the recurring problem

Residents describe frequent outages and waits of ten to twenty minutes when only one elevator is serving a tower. Higher-floor renters should ask what has changed recently.

Some details fall short of the luxury positioning

A smaller set of residents mention noisy air conditioning, dirty exterior windows or sidewalks, slow package notices and amenity charges that were not obvious upfront.

Amenities

Shared spaces include a fitness center, basketball court, lounges, play areas and a large roof terrace. Selected apartments have in-unit washers and dryers; shared laundry is also available.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Some apartments

Central air

Dishwasher

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center^*

Pool

Not available

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking^*

Package service

Resident storage^*

Shared laundry

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Lounges · Playroom · Game and media rooms · Bike storage

Location

101 West End Ave is located at 101 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10069. 101 West End is near West 64th Street, between Riverside Park and Lincoln Center. The 1 train is about nine minutes away at 66th Street, with the 1/2/3 at 72nd Street and several grocery options closer to home.

Transit Supermarkets Parks

Transit
9 min
66 St-Lincoln Center1
11 min
72 St123
14 min
59 St-Columbus Circle1ABCD

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with noise and plumbing the largest categories. These are useful topics to ask about when viewing the apartment.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

8.4 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

Condition

Citations

Status

Latest

Closed

Sep 2025

Date	Cited condition	Status
Sep 17, 2025	Toilets§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COVER TANK AT WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4T, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
Sep 17, 2025	Baths / showers§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4T, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
Dec 20, 2023	Baths / showers§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9EE, 9th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST	Close
Dec 20, 2023	Baths / showers§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9EE, 9th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST	Close

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Closed

Jan 2024

Date	Cited condition	Status
Jan 11, 2024	Doors not self-closing§ 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 LATCH AT FIRE DOOR AT STAIRS ''A'' AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 33rd STORY	Close
Jan 11, 2024	Doors not self-closing§ 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 BOILER ROOM	Close
Jan 11, 2024	Doors not self-closing§ 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 LEADING TO ROOF FROM STAIRS ''A'' , 33rd STORY	Close

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Closed

Feb 2025

Date	Cited condition	Status
Feb 26, 2025	Smoke detectors§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7G, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST''	Close
Feb 26, 2025	CO detectors§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7G, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST''	Close
Dec 20, 2023	CO detectors§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8P, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close

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Date	Cited condition	Status
Dec 20, 2023	Doors / hinges / latches§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT CLOSET DOOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 9EE, 9th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST	Close

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Date	Cited condition	Status
Sep 17, 2025	Wiring§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT FIXTURES AT WEST WALL IN THE TERRACE LOCATED AT APT 4T, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close

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Date	Cited condition	Status
Apr 2, 2026	Floor repairs§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7DD, 7th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'', 5th FROM NORTH AT EAST	Close

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Date	Cited condition	Status
Feb 26, 2025	Broken / missing ventilation§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7G, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST''	Close

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Rent history

Studios ask about 4% more than the Lincoln Square median and are around 13% larger. One-bedrooms ask about 10% more than the Lincoln Square median and are around 2% larger.

Typical rents

Studio

$4,350median / mo

+4% vs area

$3,725–$4,850509 sq ft · 13% larger than area

1 bed

$6,250median / mo

+10% vs area

$4,550–$8,440704 sq ft · 2% larger than area

2 beds

$8,650median / mo

−2% vs area

$7,995–$18,5401,049 sq ft · 13% smaller than area

3 beds

$10,500median / mo

$9,300–$13,675

Apartment	Range	Median rent	Median size
Studio	$3,725–$4,850	$4,350 +4% vs area	509 sf +13% vs area
1 bed	$4,550–$8,440	$6,250 +10% vs area	704 sf +2% vs area
2 beds	$7,995–$18,540	$8,650 −2% vs area	1,049 sf −13% vs area
3 beds	$9,300–$13,675	$10,500	—

Concessions

All Studio 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds

71% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

71%of listings offered free rent

No free rent recorded: 29%(23 of 79)
0.5 months: 30%(24 of 79)
1 month: 41%(32 of 79)

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Availability

Listed now6 Could open soon2

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Concession	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#9C#9C	Studio	$4,250	—	—	Sep 27, 26	5	StreetEasy
#6Q#6Q	1 bed	$4,600	½ mo free ($4,472/mo net) Apartment #6Q concession $4,600 less ½ month free on an 18-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,600. After the offer, the average over the lease is $4,472/mo.	—	Sep 27, 26	5	StreetEasy
#14Z#14Z	1 bed	$5,475	1 mo free ($5,171/mo net) Apartment #14Z concession $5,475 less 1 month free on an 18-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $5,475. After the offer, the average over the lease is $5,171/mo.	—	Sep 4, 26	19	StreetEasy
#14D#14D	1 bed	$6,325	1 mo free ($5,974/mo net) Apartment #14D concession $6,325 less 1 month free on an 18-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $6,325. After the offer, the average over the lease is $5,974/mo.	—	Sep 27, 26	70	StreetEasy
#29C#29C	2 beds	$8,425	1 mo free ($7,957/mo net) Apartment #29C concession $8,425 less 1 month free on an 18-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $8,425. After the offer, the average over the lease is $7,957/mo.	923	Sep 27, 26	34	StreetEasy
#21EE#21EE	3 beds	$9,650	½ mo free ($9,382/mo net) Apartment #21EE concession $9,650 less ½ month free on an 18-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $9,650. After the offer, the average over the lease is $9,382/mo.	—	Sep 15, 26	13	StreetEasy

How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 15 days on the market, versus 18 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 18% left within a week.

Apartment	Beds	Last asking rent	Size (sq ft)	Last on market	Est. lease end	Listing
#19F#19F	2 beds	$7,500	1,435	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#5V#5V	Studio	$4,050	522	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy

Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $285/month on top of rent for electricity, internet and amenities. Heat, cooking gas, hot water and water are included in rent. That includes an estimated $125/month for amenity access.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$110 Paid separately. Estimated $110/month. HeatingIncluded Cooking gasIncluded Hot waterIncluded WaterIncluded Source: 101 West End utility terms · Con Edison bill illustration	~$110
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: 101 West End fee listing · Verizon plans	~$50
Amenities Amenities Estimated $125/month for amenity access, based on rental listings and renter reports. Source: 101 West End fee listing · Resident amenity report	~$125

Estimated monthly total

~$285

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: 101 West End fee listing	$20/applicant

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101 West End Ave

Summary

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What residents complain about

Amenities

Location

Building records

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

Rent history

Typical rents

Concessions

Similar buildings

Availability

Listed now

Could open soon

Costs on top of rent

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