Would renters recommend 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009?

67% of tenants who reviewed 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009?

67% of tenants who reviewed 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009 have any open violations?

This building has 5 open violations.

Which neighborhood does 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009 fall under?

In the neighborhood East Village, New York.

What are the biggest complaints about 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009?

Tenants rated heat and owner responsiveness below average at this building.

Is 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009 is not pet friendly.

126 First Avenue

East Village, Manhattan, NY 10009

11 units·5 floors·Built in 1920

3.5

3 reviews

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

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

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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 a day ago

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

Building average0.45Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

126 First Avenue

East Village, Manhattan, NY 10009

11 units·5 floors·Built in 1920

3.5

3 reviews

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About 126 First Avenue

126 First Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending it and 67% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 5 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated October 27, 2026. This 5-floor, 11-unit building at 126 First Avenue in the East Village, Manhattan was built in 1920 and is managed by S&H Equities (Ny) INC. The East Village is a residential area of Manhattan known for its diverse culture and history. Built in the post-war era, when Manhattan saw large-scale residential development, this building reflects the characteristics of its time. The nearby L, F, 6, R, and W subway lines provide various transportation options, offering convenient access across the city. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants appreciate 126 First Avenue's prime East Village location, spacious two-bathroom units, attractive exposed brick interiors, and a pleasant rooftop. Neighbors are friendly, and some note well-managed garbage and strong water pressure. However, concerns include occasional rodent presence, pest control issues, inconsistent heating, and occasional cleanliness lapses. Package theft and non-functioning lobby cameras have been reported, with some dissatisfaction about slow owner responsiveness. The building shows signs of aging with limited in-unit amenities like washers or dishwashers. Despite these drawbacks, many residents recommend the building for its community vibe and convenience while urging management to improve maintenance and response times.

Reviews of 126 First Avenue

Former tenant·1 month ago

126 1st ave

Pros

Location is good, lots to do and eat, neighbors are nice, 2 full bathrooms, nice roof

Cons

issues with occasional mouse, bugs and leaks. Response time can be long, issues with packages being stolen and cameras not working in lobby

Advice to the owners

Better response time

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

It was alright

Pros

Good location, nice rooftop, good garbage management

Cons

Sometimes dirty, not the nicest/newest building, rodent problem occasionally

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

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

2Class 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

This building has 1 housing court litigation case.

This building has no recorded evictions.

126 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009 is owned or managed by S&H Equities (Ny) INC.

Building owners and associates

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Stephane Ifrah
3.5(3)
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1 building
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126 First Ave.llc
3.5(3)
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1 building
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Serge Hoyda
3.8(37)
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14 buildings
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S&h Equities (ny) Inc.
3.9(36)
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13 buildings

Stephane Ifrah

3.5(3)

1 building

126 First Ave.llc

3.5(3)

1 building

Serge Hoyda

3.8(37)

14 buildings

S&h Equities (ny) Inc.

3.9(36)

13 buildings

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

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