Would renters recommend 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009?

100% of tenants who reviewed 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009?

100% of tenants who reviewed 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 have any open violations?

This building has 1 open violation.

Who owns or manages 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009?

137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 is owned or managed by 137 Avenue C, LLC.

Is 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 good cause eviction protected?

137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Is 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 is pet friendly.

When was 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1900, this building has 4 units and 5 floors.

In the past year, did any apartments in 137 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 have bedbug infestations?

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

137 Avenue C

East Village, Manhattan, NY 10009

4 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

4.1

3 reviews

Good cause building

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

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 days ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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About 137 Avenue C

137 Avenue C is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.1/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending it and 100% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 25, 2026. Located at 137 Avenue C in the East Village, Manhattan, this building has 5 floors and 4 units. Built in 1900 and managed by 137 Avenue C, LLC, it is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The L subway line is close by, providing service along Manhattan. The East Village is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building does not have apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for 137 Avenue C, Manhattan highlight spacious, well-designed units with outdoor access and a desirable location. Tenants appreciate the quiet atmosphere, friendly neighbors, and building amenities like central AC and a roof deck. The building is generally clean with solid garbage management, though some note small kitchens and bathrooms. Owner responsiveness is adequate but could improve. A recurring issue is pest control, particularly ant infestations in warmer months, which some tenants feel needs urgent attention. Overall, renters recommend the building for its layout, atmosphere, and location, despite minor drawbacks like thin walls and occasional HVAC inefficiencies.

Reviews of 137 Avenue C

Former tenant·14 minutes ago

Great building and units other than a pesky ant issue in some units

Pros

loved the apartment layout love the outdoor access love the location management is responsive

Cons

an ant infestation throughout spring & summer months that does not improve with exterminators

Advice to the owners

resolve the ant issue

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Does the trick - and then some

Pros

Our unit had an outdoor patio. The building itself is a nice size - I enjoyed only having 4 units in the building and each was its own level.

Cons

The usual for these investment properties — cheap, cheap appliances, thin walls, inefficient and expensive HVAC.

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Thomas Klosinski
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Greg Gleason
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Ivan Kelemen

4.1(3)

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Thomas Klosinski

4.1(3)

1 building

137 Avenue C, Llc

4.1(3)

1 building

Greg Gleason

4.4(7)

3 buildings

137 Avenue C

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Reviews of 137 Avenue C

Great building and units other than a pesky ant issue in some units

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Cons

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Does the trick - and then some

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Building owners and associates

Ivan Kelemen

Thomas Klosinski

137 Avenue C, Llc

Greg Gleason

Ivan Kelemen

Thomas Klosinski

137 Avenue C, Llc

Greg Gleason