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1 University Place
Greenwich Village

1 University Place,
Manhattan, NY 10003

263 Units

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Built in 1930

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21 Floors

3.6(12)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 1 University Place
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 1 University Place emphasize its unbeatable Manhattan location and appealing pre-war apartments with good space, high ceilings, and natural light. Tenants praise the super and maintenance staff who are generally helpful. However, significant issues persist: building cleanliness and garbage management are inconsistent, with a dirty basement and laundry area; persistent pest problems like roaches; ongoing noisy and lengthy construction; limited elevator service; and closed roof access. Management and doormen receive mixed feedback, often criticized for poor responsiveness, unfriendly attitudes, and strict, inconvenient policies. Despite these drawbacks, many renters still recommend the building due to its location and charming units.

    Reviews (12)

    2 months ago
    Great Location, Problematic Building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location is the best. Every train is situated within a couple of blocks. Convenient to all shopping, the park etc. Studio size is good with separate kitchen. Good heat, good super.
    Cons:
    Homeless wander over from the park. Deli cooks food in basement. Pre War building with asbestos, mold, chemicals. Constant renovations. Laundry fumes in courtyard.
    Advice to owner:
    Move laundry vent to the roof. Get better trashbins.
    8 months ago
    Good location, doormen/staff are horrible
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Building is an amazing location. The building itself is old and dirty and decently maintained.
    Cons:
    The building staff are horrible. The doormen here often have brass attitudes and are the least warm/friendly of a higher-end doorman building I’ve seen. They rarely say hi or interact with residents and always are on their phones with their heads down. The building is incredibly expensive with its best offering being location. Obviously the appeal is a doorman building but like I stated before, this isn’t worth the money at this building.
    Advice to owner:
    Invest in better doormen who care about residents and take pride in their jobs, bringing actual value to the residents who pay a premium to live here.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 1 University Place is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
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    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
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    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Immediately hazardous
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    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Missing information/filings
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    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    C
    Cirilo Cortez
    3.6(12)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•263 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    C
    Charles Alpert
    3.8(51)
    Shareholder•
    24 Properties•2035 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 52
    D
    David Herman
    3.6(12)
    Agent•
    1 Property•263 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    P
    Pik Record L.l.c.
    3.6(12)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•263 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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