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The Vitagraph

1277 East 14th Street, NY 112303.5 ★ (57 reviews)
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Summary

The Vitagraph is a 302-apartment Midwood rental near the Avenue M Q train, with modern layouts, a fitness room, rooftop terrace and additional resident spaces. Residents praise the apartment layouts, front-desk staff and convenient location; thin walls, poor management communication and inconsistent gym or laundry upkeep are the main drawbacks.

302 unitsOpened 2019Managed by Dermot

Reviews

Residents like the larger-feeling layouts, newer finishes, front-desk staff and short walk to the Q train. Experiences diverge around management response, sound transfer and the condition of shared laundry or fitness equipment.

Google
3.5
57 reviews
Yelp
3.3
4 reviews

What residents praise

Layouts use space well

Residents praise the room proportions, tall ceilings, closets and practical layouts, which feel more generous than many newer apartments.

Front-desk and package staff are helpful

Even several critical reviews single out lobby security and package staff as friendly, organized and one of the building's strongest parts.

The Q train and neighborhood are convenient

Avenue M station is about three minutes away, with shops and restaurants close enough for daily routines.

What residents complain about

Management communication can be frustrating

Residents describe unanswered messages, difficult renewals and reduced follow-through on repairs or building notices.

Walls and doors carry sound or odors

Several residents report hearing neighbors clearly and smelling smoke or cooking in hallways and apartments.

Shared laundry and gym equipment need upkeep

Residents mention washers that repeatedly fail, dirty machines and gym equipment that is sometimes broken or poorly maintained.

Amenities

Full-amenity 2022 Midwood rental with in-unit washer/dryers and dishwashers throughout, a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, courtyard and grill roof deck, plus a cellar laundry room and 151-space garage. Each apartment has its own heating and cooling system.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Not available
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage

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

Also here: Bike storage · Residents' lounge with fireplace · Business center · Game room · Children's play area · Latch smart entry

Location

The Vitagraph is located at 1277 East 14th Street, New York, NY 11230. The Vitagraph is about three minutes from the Avenue M Q station in Midwood, with neighborhood groceries and restaurants nearby. The Kings Highway B and Q stop is farther away, giving faster express service when the additional walk is practical.

  • 3 min
    Avenue MQ
  • 10 min
    Avenue JQ
  • 15 min
    Kings HwyBQ

Building records

The housing-complaint rate is below that of comparable buildings, with noise, mold and ventilation the largest categories. Open mold and plumbing violations make dampness and airflow worth checking in the apartment.

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.

19.9 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
26
May 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 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
3
3 open
1
1 open
1
1 open

Construction nearby

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

Rent history

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year.
1 bed
$2,967median / mo
$2,770–$3,265671 sq ft median
2 beds
$3,765median / mo
$3,495–$4,695982 sq ft median
3 beds
$4,350median / mo
$4,095–$4,7001,175 sq ft median

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.
All1 bed2 beds3 beds

100% 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.

0.25 months: 2%0.5 months: 2%0.75 months: 2%1 month: 62%1.25 months: 13%1.5 months: 2%2 months: 17%
100%of listings offered free rent
No free rent recorded
0%(0 of 52)
0.25 months
2%(1 of 52)
0.5 months
2%(1 of 52)
0.75 months
2%(1 of 52)
1 month
62%(32 of 52)
1.25 months
13%(7 of 52)
1.5 months
2%(1 of 52)
2 months
17%(9 of 52)

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