Would renters recommend 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003?

0% of tenants who reviewed 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003?

34% of tenants who reviewed 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003 have any open violations?

This building has 32 open violations.

Has 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003 had any evictions?

This building has 1 recorded eviction.

Is 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003 rent-stabilized?

129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003 has rent-stabilized units.

When was 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1900, this building has 8 units and 5 floors.

129 1 Ave

East Village, Manhattan, NY 10003

8 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

3.0

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

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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 worse than the city average.

Building average4.00Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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Immediately hazardous

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

129 1 Ave

East Village, Manhattan, NY 10003

8 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

3.0

3 reviews

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About 129 1 Ave

129 1 Ave is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 32 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 28, 2026. This 5-floor, 8-unit building at 129 1 Ave in East Village, Manhattan was built in 1900 and is managed by Livingston Management Services LLC. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The East Village is a residential area of Manhattan. The L, 6, F, R, and W subway lines are nearby, providing service throughout the area. 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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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 129 1 Ave highlight its excellent location in the East Village, close to restaurants and amenities. Tenants appreciate friendly neighbors and occasional responsive management. However, frequent noise and small apartment sizes are notable downsides. Maintenance issues like inconsistent heating, trash management problems, and unpleasant odors have been reported, impacting overall comfort. Package theft and pest concerns also detract from the living experience. While some residents find the responsiveness adequate, many express dissatisfaction with management's handling of repairs and building upkeep. Rent stabilization is absent, and amenities are limited, making it less ideal for those seeking quieter, well-maintained residences.

Reviews of 129 1 Ave

Former tenant·15 minutes ago

Lived here for a year

Pros

Good location, there was a lot of noise but that’s expected in the east village

Cons

Heating and hot water were very inconsistent

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Terrible Smells and Package Thefts, Good Location

Pros

great location. Near all sorts of amazing restaurants etc

Cons

Man living on first floor emits a terrible smell. Building management is never responsive. Never any huge problems with appliances etc, but little things never got fixed. Small apartment with no amenities. Trash situation and receiving packages are not good

Immediately hazardous

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

18Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

18Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

12Class A

Non-hazardous

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

12Class 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 neighborhood East Village, New York.

Tenants rated noise levels below average at this building.

Tenants report that 129 1 Ave, Manhattan, NY 10003 is not pet friendly.

Building owners and associates

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Tara Dexter
3.0(3)
·
1 building
L
Luis Rodriguez
3.0(3)
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1 building
L
Livingston Management Services Llc
3.1(265)
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147 buildings
V
Village Jv 129 First Avenue Llc
3.0(3)
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1 building

Tara Dexter

3.0(3)

1 building

Luis Rodriguez

3.0(3)

1 building

Livingston Management Services Llc

3.1(265)

147 buildings

Village Jv 129 First Avenue Llc

3.0(3)

1 building

18Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

12Class A

Non-hazardous

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