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Kips Bay Towers

300 East 33rd Street, NY 100164.3 ★ (74 reviews)
Condominium complex with 2 buildings
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Summary

Kips Bay Towers is a 1,118-unit condominium complex known for its I.M. Pei–associated architecture, large windows and private three-acre garden. Renters often praise the doormen, spacious layouts and calm interior grounds, while apartment condition varies by owner and hospital sirens, older systems and pest or plumbing issues deserve an exact-unit check.

1,118 unitsOpened 1965Managed by AKAM

Reviews

Kips Bay Towers feels different from a typical rental because two condominium towers share a large landscaped private park. Long-term residents value the space, security and staff, while finishes, systems and lease terms can differ substantially from one owner-listed apartment to another.

Google
4.3
74 reviews
Openigloo
4.6
8 reviews
ApartmentRatings
4.1
5 reviews
Yelp
5.0
3 reviews

What residents praise

Doormen and staff create a secure, familiar building

Residents consistently praise the front-door team, porters and building staff for hard work, strong security and daily helpfulness.

The private garden is the defining amenity

The landscaped courtyard, play and sports areas give the complex unusual open space and a quiet center away from surrounding streets.

Apartments feel spacious and bright

Large windows, generous living areas and limited sound between apartments stand out in resident accounts, including from long-term occupants.

What residents complain about

Inspect owner-specific finishes and systems

Air conditioning, plumbing, pests and renovation quality can vary by apartment, so compare the actual unit rather than relying on a building-wide standard.

Hospital sirens are part of the location

Residents describe a quiet interior garden but regular ambulance noise from the surrounding medical district, including at night.

Some shared facilities have added rules or costs

The gym requires an annual membership, package rooms keep set hours, and parking and storage are principally owner amenities.

Amenities

Kips Bay Towers has 24-hour doormen, upgraded basement laundry rooms in each tower and a fitness center. Its private three-acre garden includes a basketball court and playground, with garage and outdoor parking on the property.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Some apartments
Through-wall air
Dishwasher
Some apartments
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: Bike storage · Community/event room with children's playroom · On-site dry cleaning · Free same-day grocery delivery · Full basketball court · Private driveway

Location

Kips Bay Towers is located at 300 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Kips Bay Towers occupies a large site between East 30th and 33rd Streets near First Avenue. Trader Joe's, Fairway, Bellevue and NYU Langone are close, while the 6 train at 33rd Street is about a nine-minute walk and the private garden buffers much of the street activity.

TransitSupermarketsParks
  • 9 min
    33 St6
  • 13 min
    28 St6
  • 15 min
    Grand Central-42 St4567S

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with heat and noise the joint largest categories. Open leak and paint or plaster violations make apartment condition a consideration, while nearby demolition may bring noise and dust.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.

5.3 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.9 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
10
Jan 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jul 2026

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.
ConditionCitationsStatus
15
14 open
2
2 open
2
1 open

102 additional older citations remain open.

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
350 ftAug 2026
350 ftAug 2026
350 ftAug 2026

Rent history

Studios ask about 11% less than the Kips Bay median and are around 2% smaller. One-bedrooms ask about 8% less than the Kips Bay median and are around 13% larger.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Kips Bay.
Studio
$3,500median / mo
−11% vs area
$3,200–$3,900485 sq ft · 2% smaller than area
1 bed
$4,550median / mo
−8% vs area
$4,100–$5,000760 sq ft · 13% larger than area
2 beds
$7,500median / mo
$6,375–$7,500

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.

No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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