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116 John Street
Financial District

116 John Street,
Manhattan, NY 10038

Claimed
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416 Units

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Built in 1931

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35 Floors

4.2(26)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 9
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 116 John Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Tenant reviews for 116 John Street reveal a well-located, spacious building with friendly, attentive front desk and maintenance staff, appealing to young professionals and others. Residents appreciate the clean units, natural light, and amenities like the gym and rooftop, though some find the gym and rooftop only average. However, significant concerns arise from the presence of Sonder, a short-term rental operator occupying many floors, causing noise, pest issues, and shared facilities with non-residents. Management's responsiveness garners mixed feedback, with complaints about rent hikes, poor communication, and arbitrary enforcement. Elevator reliability and apartment layouts receive occasional criticism, but the building remains a popular choice for its staff and location.

    Reviews (20)

    2 months ago
    Beware this place is falsely advertised and mis represented
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    If you know your legal rights you’ll live happily and stress free if you don’t then prepare for a bunch of misconstrued facts and finger pointing despite whether you’re right or wrong in this building the only respectful people are the main front desk, maintenance staff, Super, and doorman everyone else is always frustrated and doesn’t want to be bothered
    Cons:
    Sonder is an airbnb copycat operating as a hotel from floors 2-14 and they dont pay rent to the building owner either but they collect rent from the short and long term tenants in cash upfront which is selfish and unprofessional. Silverstein Properties blames Sonder and Sonder blames Silverstein Properties it’s a circle of confusion just know the roots are with Michael Levy “The Landlord” if you need to accomplish something write or call and ask to speak to him if you really want to get anything accomplished otherwise forget about it
    Advice to owner:
    “Michael Levy” do your job please, that’s all we’re asking nothing more nothing less. Get involved with what is going on in YOUR BUILDING
    3 months ago
    Great apts to live in!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Front desk staff are great and attentive. The building was an office building before residential and has been around for a while, expect some mnt issues due to age, but staff is extremely responsive.
    Cons:
    I don’t like that the building is shared with a hotel.
    Advice to owner:
    Get rid of sonder.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated a day ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 116 John Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.25 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    22
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 26, 2024: § 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 603, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    70
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 02, 2024: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in closet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 603, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    13
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 26, 2024: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling approx 30 sq ft in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 603, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    G
    Grep Atlantic LLC
    4(57)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•451 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 19
    J
    116 John Property Owner LP
    4.2(26)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•416 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 9
    E
    Ehab Abousetta
    4.2(26)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•416 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 9
    M
    Michael Levy
    4.2(26)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•416 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 9

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