Which neighborhood does 161 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 fall under?

In the neighborhood Lower East Side, New York

Does 161 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have any open violations?

This building has 4 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 161 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Manhattan All Downtown Lower East Side161 Rivington Street

161 Rivington Street

Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY 10002

16 units·5 floors·Built in 1920

2.9

4 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 tenant reviews for 161 Rivington Street in Manhattan highlight its prime location and generally responsive management as notable positives. Residents find the staff helpful and the building accessible, with decent water pressure and heating when functioning properly. However, concerns persist about cleanliness, pest infestations including cockroaches and mice, inconsistent heating, and noise levels typical of the neighborhood. Garbage management and building upkeep receive mixed feedback, with some tenants reporting neglect and building deterioration. While some renters recommend the building for its location and management, others caution potential renters due to maintenance issues and pest problems, suggesting a need for improved building care.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

pretty good for LES

Pros

management is relaxed and helpful, will respond when you need them. good location!

Cons

Pretty loud, but that’s to be expected from the location.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Anon Renter 2021

Pros

Responsive management good super

Cons

No heat for long period required portable heaters be provided

Advice to the owners

No advice to give

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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 2 days ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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