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

In the neighborhood Chinatown, New York

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

This building has 5 open violations

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

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

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21 Essex Street

Chinatown, Manhattan, NY 10002

16 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

2.9

3 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

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 21 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 suggest mixed experiences. Tenants value the convenient location and water pressure but express concerns about pests, garbage management issues, and limited payment options. While some enjoy responsive owners and a vibrant neighborhood, others face maintenance issues like leaks and inadequate natural light. Recommendations include addressing pest problems, managing garbage better, and offering electronic payment options. Not all approve of the owner or recommend the building, emphasizing the need for improvement in maintenance practices and tenant services for a more satisfactory living experience in the Lower East Side.

Reviews

Former tenant·32 minutes ago

not worth it

Pros

super convenient location

Cons

pest problem, garbage inside the building, no upkeep

Advice to the owners

manage the garbage

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Not worth the headache

Pros

Good location and water pressure.

Cons

Pest issues, there was a german roach infestation before move in. Persistent mouse problem as well. Also only accepts payment via check by mail but regularly loses track of them and claim you were late or will cash them and claim you did not pay.

Advice to the owners

Need's to get rid of the pest problem and accept electronic payments.

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Owner responsiveness

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 4 days ago

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

Building average0.31Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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21 Essex Street

Chinatown, Manhattan, NY 10002

16 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

2.9

3 reviews

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Building owners and associates

Robert Ainehsazan

Halifax Management Corp.

Hali Fax Management Corp

Robert Ainehsazan

Halifax Management Corp.

Hali Fax Management Corp