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Recent tenant reviews highlight the building's prime location in the East Village, with positive remarks about the doorman service, management responsiveness, and amenities like a shared courtyard and laundry facilitieson each floor. However, concerns include noise levels, occasional pest issues, and ongoing construction. While some residents appreciate the young and vibrant atmosphere, others express dissatisfaction with noisy neighbors and safety issues regarding doorman policies. Overall, the building offers a mix of positives like friendly staff and convenient features with drawbacks like noise disturbances and occasional maintenance issues, making it a suitable choice for those seeking a bustling urban environment.
The average number of violations per unit at 194 East Second Street is better than the city.
Non-hazardous
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class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
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class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
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No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
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class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
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No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
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class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Property Owners and Associates
L
Leonard Wilf
4.1(66)
Head Officer•
4 Properties•639 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
E
194 East Second Street LLC
4.1(66)
Agent•
Corporate Owner•
4 Properties•639 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
O
Orin Wilf
4.1(66)
Officer•
4 Properties•639 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
W
W Associates LLC
3.9(39)
Agent•
Corporate Owner•
3 Properties•433 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 4
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--% of renters recommend this building
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-- of renters received their security deposits back
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Reviews (13)
4.38 stars
4 days ago
Good building for the location
Former Tenant
Pros:
good to have a doorman at this price point in the east village
Cons:
gym is barely passable as a gym.
3.75 stars
3 months ago
Great area with doorman and amenties
Former Tenant
Pros:
"I absolutely love the terrace and outdoor space here – it’s such a rare find in the city and has really become my favorite place to unwind. The setup is perfect for relaxing with a morning coffee or enjoying dinner outdoors, with plenty of room to host friends when the weather is nice. The neighborhood itself is also incredibly peaceful, which is such a welcome escape from the usual city hustle. Despite the quiet surroundings, I have convenient access to CitiBike stations nearby, making it easy to get around and explore. Overall, this place combines the best of city convenience with a cozy, suburban feel!
Cons:
The neighborhood itself is peaceful, offering a much-needed escape from the usual city hustle. That said, it can get a bit noisy on weekends, likely due to nearby gatherings, but it doesn’t take away from the overall tranquility during the week.
4.25 stars
11 months ago
Overall great place
Former Tenant
Pros:
Management was responsive and helpful. Door men were great. Trash chute is a big plus.
Cons:
Slow elevator. Cockroaches in the apartment, but management dealt with it swiftly.
3.62 stars
Over 1 year ago
Love it here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great neighborhood and responsive super in building
Cons:
The gym is very lackluster
4.75 stars
Over 1 year ago
Amazing and Awesome
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, friendly staff, organized building (trash, mail, etc.), always have access to laundry
Cons:
Elevator takes a while, plumbing issues (esp shower drains), had mice (issue was addressed and fixed immediately)
4.25 stars
Over 2 years ago
Great management and super
Former Tenant
Pros:
Such a well managed building, super lives in building and is fantastic and management is very responsive
Cons:
noisy neighbors, doormen would let anyone into the building
Advice to owner:
none, maybe to lower the rent since we can no longer afford to live here post covid lol
2.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
alright, but room for improvement
Former Tenant
Pros:
The location was excellent and proximity to duane reade
Cons:
safety was an issue. doormen let anyone in.
Advice to owner:
run background checks on your staff
3.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Party building, so depends what you're looking for
Former Tenant
Pros:
* Good location. * Renovated units are in good shape. * Nice backyard patio.
Cons:
* Building attracts mostly party people. One unit even left their door open to the hall during parties. * Hallways have no soft surfaces, so all noise carries throughout the floor. * Doorman buzzed everyone in and do not screen anyone heading into the building. A locked door to the street would've provided more security...
Advice to owner:
Hire better doorman.
4 stars
Over 3 years ago
Generally good, scary elevators
Former Tenant
Pros:
Laundry on every floor, dishwashers in unit, shared courtyard.
Cons:
Both elevators jump at the second floor. $500 non-refundable pet deposit, even for un-renovated apartments. Party suites on the top floor that get very loud on weekends.
4.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Great building for young mix 20s
Former Tenant
Pros:
Supper is amazing Doorman are friendly Laundry in building
Cons:
Construction going on now
4.25 stars
Over 3 years ago
Best Value on a Budget
Former Tenant
Pros:
Friendly doormen, efficient super, updated amenities, laundry on each floor, great natural light
Cons:
Walls quite thin but thankfully neighbors aren’t loud
Advice to owner:
Keep up the great work
2.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
Nightmare of a building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location, price, size of apartment
Cons:
Rats, Cockroaches, flies in bathroom, construction on the building, construction across the street, toilet pipes from above apartment leaking into my bathroom.
Advice to owner:
This building is falling apart. For the prices you charge and the “nice” finishes (new floors), look at the important things like the PLUMBING.
2.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Horrible roommate situation
Former Tenant
Pros:
Everything was fine there except the roommate
Cons:
Laundry was always busy
Advice to owner:
I lived in apartment 3f the woman rents out a room in a 3 bedroom apartment and 6 months in accuses you of slamming the door late at night — and then kicks you out keeping the security deposit. It’s taken my 2 years small claims court and a collection agency to get my$ back not to mention the expense of moving for no reason she is a shrew and the apartment stinks of cat piss
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