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161 Attorney Street
Lower East Side

161 Attorney Street,
Manhattan, NY 10002

18 Units

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Built in 1910

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5 Floors

3.9(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 161 Attorney Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 161 Attorney Street highlight a generally responsive and attentive management team, with many tenants appreciating the super and landlord's quick communication. Apartments feature renovated kitchens, gas stoves, and good pest control, with neighbors often described as friendly. However, concerns remain around cleanliness, especially at move-in, and occasional noise from nearby bars. Some renters noted a lack of promised amenities like shared laundry and expressed dissatisfaction with building upkeep, particularly in garbage areas. While the location is praised, renters suggest improved maintenance and organization to enhance tenant experience in this older building.

    Reviews (5)

    2 days ago
    Great Area, Nice Apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good size for a 1 bedroom with a newly renovated kitchen and bathroom
    Cons:
    Apartment was not super clean upon move in with lots of paint spills left on floor, dust on ceilings fans and lights and marks on the walls.
    Advice to owner:
    Take better care of your units
    4 months ago
    solid place to live
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    no rats or roaches
    responsive super and landlord
    overall has been a positive experience
    Cons:
    can be loud on weekends because close to bars

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 161 Attorney Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.66 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    6
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 21, 2025: § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 21, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(a) hmc, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 21, 2025: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
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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
    E
    Edward Humphreys
    3.9(5)
    Agent•
    1 Property•18 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    A
    Alex Mero
    3.9(5)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•18 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    F
    First Vulcan Inc
    3.6(14)
    Corporate Owner•
    4 Properties•63 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
    A
    Armand Serafty
    3.9(5)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•18 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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