Would renters recommend 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

50% of tenants who reviewed 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

50% of tenants who reviewed 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have any open violations?

This building has 32 open violations.

Has 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 had any litigation cases?

This building has 3 housing court litigation cases.

In the past year, did any apartments in 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have bedbug infestations?

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

Is 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 is pet friendly.

252 Broome Street

Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY 10002

16 units·6 floors·Built in 1890

2.4

2 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.

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

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Noise levels

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 hours ago

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

Building average

2.00Violations per unit

NYC average

0.81Violations per unit

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13Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

252 Broome Street

Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY 10002

16 units·6 floors·Built in 1890

2.4

2 reviews

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About 252 Broome Street

252 Broome Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 2.4/5 across 2 reviews, with 50% recommending it and 50% approving of the owner. It records 2 evictions, 32 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated November 10, 2026. This 6-floor, 16-unit building at 252 Broome Street in the Lower East Side, Manhattan was built in 1890 and is managed by Smgb Broome LLC / Ddcm Broome. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. It has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This building is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The F, M, J, Z, and B subway lines are close by, providing essential transit service through Manhattan. The Lower East Side is a residential area of Manhattan, characterized by its rich history and diverse community. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Reviews of 252 Broome Street

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Good for neighborhood

Pros

Great location and neighborhood

Cons

Pests can be an issue

Advice to the owners

Better garbage management

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Completely Unreachable Management

Pros

Old and beautiful

Cons

Management/maintenance are completely unreachable. Mice, roaches, leaking radiators, floor tiles coming up, broken stove, no heat, safety hazard. Management refuses to spend any money or time doing necessary checks to keep tenants safe.

Advice to the owners

Take responsibility for this property and keep people safe. Building inspections URGENTLY needed. Tenants are without HEAT in middle of winter.

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13Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

16Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

16Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

3Class 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

252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

In the neighborhood Lower East Side, New York.

16Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

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Good for neighborhood

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Completely Unreachable Management

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Jeanette Coalainni

Sina Mahfar

Sma Equities

Smgb Broome LLC / Ddcm Broome

Jeanette Coalainni

Sina Mahfar

Sma Equities

Smgb Broome LLC / Ddcm Broome