90 West Street combines a landmark exterior with high-ceilinged rental apartments and staffed building services. Residents value the location and character, but feedback on management and door staff is mixed. Heating and air-conditioning problems recur in recent accounts.
Residents praise the building’s character and several staff members, while others report inconsistent service. Heating and cooling performance is a more consistent apartment-level concern.
Residents highlight the tall ceilings, distinctive building and generous layouts in some apartments.
Many residents describe friendly door staff and responsive repairs, although experiences vary.
Multiple residents describe noisy or ineffective equipment, including air conditioning that struggles in summer.
Resident accounts range from attentive help to slow responses and unhelpful interactions with staff.
An attended lobby, fitness center, landscaped terrace and basement garage serve the building. Larger apartments can have in-unit laundry alongside the shared rooms on alternating floors.
Also here: Bike storage · Resident lounge with billiards · Private dining room with chef's kitchen · Valet service
90 West Street is located at 90 West Street, New York, NY 10006. The building is near the World Trade Center and Battery Park City waterfront. Several subway lines are accessible nearby, but West Street traffic and tourist activity shape the surroundings.
Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, although there is an open fire-safety violation. Exterior repairs on the building and nearby new-building projects are worth checking for noise and access disruption.
10.7 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
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6 additional older citations remain open.
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
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| Exterior work | On building | Jul 2026 | |
Exterior repairs. Permitted work: general construction, suspended scaffold. | |||
| New building | 400 ft | Sep 2026 | |
Permitted work: fo, nb, pl, protection and mechanical methods. | |||
| New building | 600 ft | Jun 2026 | |
Permitted work: fo. | |||
Studios and one-bedrooms cost less than the Financial District medians, but both are also smaller. The size difference is particularly pronounced for studios.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
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| Studio | $3,100–$4,650 | $3,437 −17% vs area | 410 sf −27% vs area |
| 1 bed | $3,650–$5,900 | $4,600 −14% vs area | 666 sf −13% vs area |
| 2 beds | $6,850–$7,500 | $7,100 | 1,033 sf |
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

Another historic rental conversion with high ceilings and unusual layouts, in the West Village.

A smaller Financial District rental with tall ceilings and a roof terrace.
| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
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#10B#10B | Studio | $3,350 | 330 | Sep 1, 26 | 21 | StreetEasy |
#14D#14D | Studio | $3,800 | 501 | Aug 20, 26 | 33 | StreetEasy |
#15U#15U | 1 bed | $4,750 | 608 | Aug 21, 26 | 32 | StreetEasy |
#3K#3K | 1 bed | $5,450 | 877 | Sep 1, 26 | 21 | StreetEasy |
#14X#14X | 1 bed | $6,000 | 901 | Sep 1, 26 | 21 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 13 days on the market, versus 18 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 30% left within a week, so move fast when you see an apartment you like.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
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#17D#17D | Studio | $3,475 | 501 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#11H#11H | 1 bed | $4,400 | 613 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#19D#19D | Studio | $3,250 | 447 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#8T#8T | 1 bed | $4,100 | 608 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#17A#17A | Studio | $3,095 | 343 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#20V#20V | Studio | $3,200 | 410 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#18C#18C | Studio | $3,200 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#7V#7V | Studio | $3,700 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#20P#20P | 2 beds | $6,900 | 1,033 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3X#3X | Studio | $3,000 | 447 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#15M#15M | 1 bed | $4,300 | 752 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#19B#19B | Studio | $3,150 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#8X#8X | Studio | $3,425 | 447 | ~1 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.
New listings in past 12 months
Budget about $150/month on top of rent for electricity and internet.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
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Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: 90 West Street renter utility terms · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$100 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. | ~$50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$150| Cost | One-time amount |
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| Application Application Budget up to $20 per applicant for screening. Source: 90 West Street renter utility terms · New York tenant rules | Up to $20/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Budget up to one month's rent for the refundable security deposit. Source: 90 West Street renter utility terms · New York tenant rules | Up to one month's rent |
