Would renters recommend 159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

60% of tenants who reviewed 159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

40% of tenants who reviewed 159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have any open violations?

This building has 16 open violations.

Has 159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

How noisy is 159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

Tenants rated noise levels below average at this building.

Is 159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 good cause eviction protected?

159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

159 East Houston Street: Apartment Building Reviews & Info

159 East Houston Street

Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY 10002

33 units·6 floors·Built in 1900

3.2

5 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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Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

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Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

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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 2 days ago

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

Building average0.48Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

Pet friendly

About 159 East Houston Street

159 East Houston Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.2/5 across 5 reviews, with 60% recommending it and 40% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 16 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Located at 159 East Houston Street in the Lower East Side, Manhattan, this building has 6 floors and 33 units. Built in 1900 and managed by Allen House LLC, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The F, J, Z, M, and 6 subway lines are nearby, providing extensive transit access throughout Manhattan and beyond. The Lower East Side is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for 159 East Houston Street highlights its prime Manhattan location and generally responsive management, with many appreciating the attentive super and the building's spaciousness and pre-war charm. Garbage management and water pressure are viewed positively. However, pest issues, particularly persistent roach and occasional rodent problems, are a recurring concern despite regular exterminations. Noise levels vary, with some units facing busy streets experiencing significant disturbances, while alley-facing apartments are quieter. Heating is inconsistent, and neighbor relations range widely. Package theft and confrontational management interactions were noted by some. Overall, the building offers convenient living but would benefit from enhanced pest control and noise mitigation.

Reviews of 159 East Houston Street

Former tenant·8 minutes ago

Great location but LOTS of roaches

Pros

Super central and if you are facing the alley it truly is quiet and peaceful. Loved being on the F and all things considered it was spacious.

Cons

Cockroaches like CRAZY crazy. We tried to manage it ourselves and the pest control guy came every 2 weeks for the entire year and we basically had to throw away everything in the kitchen when we moved. The owner claimed the person below us was a hoarder who refused the pesticides so MAYBE that was the issue- but it was truly inhabitable

Former tenant·6 months ago

Decent for the location

Pros

Location, on-site super

Cons

Noise (due to location), persistent rodent problem

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class A

Non-hazardous

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

6Class 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

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

In the neighborhood Lower East Side, New York.

Tenants rated neighbors and pest control below average at this building.

Built in 1900, this building has 33 units and 6 floors.

Building owners and associates

R
Robert Ariziga
3.2(5)
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1 building
J
Jose Ramos
3.2(5)
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1 building
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Allen House Llc
3.2(5)
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1 building

Robert Ariziga

3.2(5)

1 building

Jose Ramos

3.2(5)

1 building

Allen House Llc

3.2(5)

1 building

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class A

Non-hazardous

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

159 East Houston Street

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