The Westport

500 West 56th Street, NY 10019 4.6 ★ (50 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

The Westport is a full-service Hell's Kitchen rental near Columbus Circle with a 24-hour doorman, roof terrace, garden patio, fitness center and work lounge. Residents praise the front desk, maintenance and location; sound transfer between apartments is the clearest recurring drawback.

371 unitsOpened 2002Managed by Related Management

Reviews

Residents consistently describe an attentive front desk and maintenance team in a convenient Midtown location. Apartment-to-apartment sound transfer is the main issue to test in the exact unit.

What residents praise

Strong front desk and maintenance service

Residents praise professional staff, prompt help and a leasing process that feels organized and responsive.

Convenient location and useful amenities

The proximity to Columbus Circle, Central Park and several subway lines complements the gym, lounges and outdoor spaces.

What residents complain about

Check sound transfer in the apartment

A detailed resident account describes hearing normal conversations from the apartment above with no practical remedy offered.

Amenities

The Westport has a 24-hour attended lobby, shared laundry rooms and in-unit machines in some apartments. A fitness center with a basketball half-court, rooftop terrace and garden patio accompany an on-site garage.

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: Bike storage · Basketball half-court · Entertainment lounge · Rooftop party room · Business lounge · Children’s playroom

Location

The Westport is located at 500 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019. The Westport is on West 56th Street between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, with Columbus Circle, Central Park and multiple subway lines within walking distance. It favors west-side access and full-service living over immediate proximity to a single station.

Transit
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Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with noise accounting for half the reports. Open mold and plumbing violations make dampness and repair follow-through worth checking.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

2.7 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

1 open

Mar 2026

Date	Cited condition	Status
Mar 16, 2026	Toilets§ 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 926, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Open
May 6, 2024	Baths / showers§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MILDEW CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 926, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
May 6, 2024	Sinks / basins§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 811, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH	Close

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1 open

May 2024

Date	Cited condition	Status
May 6, 2024	Mold§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX. 2 SQ FT AT BACKSPLASH WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 926, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16961446 ISSUED 06-MAY-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).	Open
May 6, 2024	Mold§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX. 2 SQ FT AT BACKSPLASH WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 926, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close

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Closed

Mar 2026

Date	Cited condition	Status
Mar 6, 2026	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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 714, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHWEST	Close
May 6, 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 HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 811, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH	Close
Apr 17, 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 COMPACTOR CHUTE DOOR NOT LATCHING AT PUBLIC HALL, 8th STORY, SECTION ''STAIR-B''	Close
Apr 17, 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 COMPACTOR CHUTE DOOR NOT LATCHING AT PUBLIC HALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 9th STORY, SECTION ''STAIR A''	Close
Apr 17, 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 COMPACTOR CHUTE DOOR NOT LATCHING AT PUBLIC HALL, 14th STORY, SECTION ''STAIR A''	Close

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Date	Cited condition	Status
May 6, 2024	Cabinet / counter / shelving repairs§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EAST WALL CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 926, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
Apr 18, 2024	Cabinet / counter / shelving repairs§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SINK TO BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 714, 7th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close

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Date	Cited condition	Status
May 6, 2024	Plaster and paint repairs§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST AND SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 926, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close
May 6, 2024	Painting required§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 926, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST	Close

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Date	Cited condition	Status
Apr 17, 2024	Smoke detectors§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 611, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH	Close
Apr 17, 2024	CO detectors§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 611, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH	Close

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Construction nearby

Project	Work type	Distance	Latest permit
	Conversion	400 ft	Sep 2026
Conversion to residential use. Permitted work: general construction.

Rent history

Studios ask about 5% more than the Hell S Kitchen median. One-bedrooms ask about 6% more than the Hell S Kitchen median and are around 5% smaller.

Typical rents

Studio

$4,250median / mo

+5% vs area

$3,458–$4,920

1 bed

$5,385median / mo

+6% vs area

$4,695–$6,915635 sq ft · 5% smaller than area

2 beds

$7,780median / mo

+4% vs area

$6,200–$8,570850 sq ft · 21% smaller than area

Apartment	Range	Median rent	Median size
Studio	$3,458–$4,920	$4,250 +5% vs area	—
1 bed	$4,695–$6,915	$5,385 +6% vs area	635 sf −5% vs area
2 beds	$6,200–$8,570	$7,780 +4% vs area	850 sf −21% vs area

Concessions

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

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Availability

Listed now7 Could open soon21

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#1505#1505	Studio	$4,824	—	Sep 14, 26	73	StreetEasy
#1216#1216	1 bed	$5,385	—	Dec 8, 26	4	StreetEasy
#1601#1601	1 bed	$5,675	—	Nov 1, 26	14	StreetEasy
#1101#1101	1 bed	$5,860	690	Sep 23, 26	104	StreetEasy
#1907#1907	1 bed	$6,405	—	Sep 10, 26	62	StreetEasy
#2202#2202	1 bed	$6,500	—	Nov 1, 26	1	StreetEasy
#2107#2107	2 beds	$8,580	900	Oct 16, 26	4	StreetEasy

How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 31 days on the market, versus 17 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 15% left within a week.

Apartment	Beds	Last asking rent	Size (sq ft)	Last on market	Est. lease end	Listing
#1003#1003	Studio	$3,895	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#1009#1009	Studio	$4,100	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#1010#1010	Studio	$4,250	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#613#613	Studio	$3,700	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#2203#2203	1 bed	$6,350	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#2307#2307	1 bed	$6,295	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#2401#2401	1 bed	$5,250	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#2508#2508	1 bed	$5,295	—	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#1705#1705	1 bed	$5,795	—	~3 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#1205#1205	Studio	$4,115	—	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#1609#1609	Studio	$3,995	—	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#703#703	Studio	$3,995	—	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#1218#1218	1 bed	$5,340	—	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#1118#1118	1 bed	$4,895	—	~2 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#1619#1619	1 bed	$5,195	—	~2 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#2409#2409	2 beds	$6,895	—	~2 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#1203#1203	Studio	$3,895	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#1513#1513	Studio	$3,950	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#1527#1527	Studio	$3,785	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#2301#2301	1 bed	$5,315	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#2306#2306	1 bed	$5,100	—	~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.

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $175/month on top of rent for electricity, internet and renters insurance. Cooking gas, heat, water and sewer are included in rent. Optional membership costs $75/person/month before tax. Estimated $78.38 including 4.5% city tax.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$110 Paid separately. Estimated $110/month. Cooking gasIncluded HeatingIncluded WaterIncluded SewerIncluded Source: The Westport fees · Con Edison bill illustration	~$110
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: The Westport fees · Verizon plans	~$50
Renters insurance Renters insurance Liability insurance is required. Estimated $15/month for your own policy. Source: The Westport fees · Lemonade NY estimates	~$15
Amenities Amenities Optional membership costs $75/person/month before tax. Estimated $78.38 including 4.5% city tax. Source: The Westport fees · NYC fitness tax	~$78.38

Estimated monthly total incl. optional amenities for 1 person

~$255

Also available: Bike storage ($30/month) · Pet fee ($1,000) · Storage ($140–$220/month)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: The Westport fees	$20/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable deposit equal to one month’s rent. Source: The Westport fees	One month’s rent

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