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543 East 5 Street
East Village

543 East 5 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10009

22 Units

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Built in 1900

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6 Floors

3.8(7)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 543 East 5 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 543 East 5 Street highlight the building's great location, quiet surroundings, and ample natural light as significant advantages. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and weekly maintenance but mention occasional pest issues like roaches, common in the area. Noise levels vary, with some units experiencing higher levels. While the owner is commended for responsiveness, some reviews raise concerns about noise, small fridges, and communication lapses. Despite the management company's shortcomings, the building's convenient location and upkeep make it a desirable option for those seeking a well-located residence in East Village.

    Reviews (7)

    4 months ago
    543 e 5th
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    lots of light, great building overall. queit street, great location
    Cons:
    roaches, but not more than anywhere is e village. thats what you get
    4 months ago
    Lived here 1.5 years. Nice spot.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Cleaned weekly, great location.
    Cons:
    No laundry. Walk up

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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 22 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 543 East 5 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    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
    0
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Immediately hazardous
    0
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    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
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    T
    Thomas Jakobson
    3.3(76)
    Officer•
    24 Properties•372 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    T
    Tammy Rice
    3.8(7)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•22 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    E
    543 East 5TH Street Associates, LLC
    3.8(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•22 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    J
    Jakobson Properties
    3.4(17)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•64 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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