Would renters recommend 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

58% of tenants who reviewed 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

29% of tenants who reviewed 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have any open violations?

This building has 18 open violations.

In the past year, did any apartments in 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

How noisy is 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

What are the biggest complaints about 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

Tenants rated cleanliness, heat and pest control below average at this building.

Is 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 rent-stabilized?

21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 has rent-stabilized units.

Which neighborhood does 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 fall under?

In the neighborhood Two Bridges, New York.

Is 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 21 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 is pet friendly.

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21 Catherine Street

Two Bridges, Manhattan, NY 10002

15 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

3.3

7 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 21 Catherine Street

21 Catherine Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.3/5 across 7 reviews, with 58% recommending it and 29% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 18 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Managed by Paul Sklar As Receiver, the building at 21 Catherine Street in Two Bridges, Manhattan has 5 floors and 15 units. Built in 1900, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The J, Z, F, 4, and 5 subway lines are nearby, providing convenient transit options throughout the city. Two Bridges is a residential area of Manhattan. Ratings, reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 21 Catherine Street emphasize its appealing location and the friendliness of neighbors, making it a vibrant community hub. Many units are reported to be recently remodeled, featuring desirable amenities like in-unit laundry. However, significant concerns exist regarding pest control, with multiple reports of cockroaches and rodents. Heat management is frequently noted as inadequate, leading to discomfort in winter months. Communication issues with management and overall cleanliness have also been barriers for residents. Despite these drawbacks, some tenants recommend the building for its price and neighborhood charm, signaling potential for improvement in management practices and maintenance.

Reviews of 21 Catherine Street

Former tenant·just now

Lived here for 4 years

Pros

We love the location, and the neighbors. We have befriended the shop owners nearby and everyone is really kind and helpful. Our unit was recently remodeled, and every new unit has a combo W/D.

Cons

Aside from the unit being on the small side, we have had cockroaches, mice, and flies during our time here, and we have heard from other tenants they have similar experiences. We also experienced several leaks in our unit, different places, which were caused by window issues with heavy rain, or tenant upstairs leaving water on which leaked into our bathroom and kitchen on separate and multiple occasions. The building has switched management 3 times over the years, and each time, increasingly worse in terms of communication and willingness to fix things. We didn't have heat all winter, filed numerous 311 reports.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Not bad for China town

Pros

Cheap, good neighbors, not bed apartments

Cons

Terrible manegment and sometimes bugs

Advice to the owners

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 6 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.20Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

7Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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