Which neighborhood does 520 East 12 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009 fall under?

In the neighborhood East Village, New York

Does 520 East 12 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009 have any open violations?

This building has 21 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 520 East 12 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Manhattan All Downtown East Village520 East 12 Street

520 East 12 Street

East Village, Manhattan, NY 10009

41 units·7 floors·Built in 1930

2.8

3 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

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 520 East 12 Street paint a mixed picture. Renters value its prime East Village location, proximity to transportation, shops, and parks, as well as features like thick walls and sturdy window gates. The building is noted to have an elevator and some seasonal decorations adding charm. However, cleanliness and garbage management are major concerns, with reports of infrequent hallway cleaning and persistent rodent issues inside walls and ceilings. While some appreciate the owner's responsiveness in addressing pests, others find management and maintenance lacking. Noise levels are generally moderate, but neighbor interactions receive mixed feedback. Improvements in cleanliness and pest control are crucial.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Perfect Starter Apartment

Pros

Great building that is well kept.

Cons

Had a roach problem when I first moved in, they were very good about getting traps, pest control exterminating, and being responsive and we were able to get rid of the problem quickly!

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Great location but building is subpar

Pros

Good location, some neighbors are friendly

Cons

Super is lazy and does nothing to keep the building clean. Trash is always all over the ground. Rats, mice and roaches!

Advice to the owners

Get a new super and keep the building clean!

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 3 days ago

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

Building average0.51Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

14Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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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