Would renters recommend 117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013?

67% of tenants who reviewed 117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013?

67% of tenants who reviewed 117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 have any open violations?

This building has 1 open violation.

Who owns or manages 117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013?

117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 is owned or managed by 117 Varick Street LLC.

In the past year, did any apartments in 117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 have bedbug infestations?

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

Has 117 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 had any litigation cases?

This building has 1 housing court litigation case.

117 Varick Street

Hudson Square, Manhattan, NY 10013

11 units·5 floors·Built in 1870

2.8

6 reviews

Good cause building

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

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

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117 Varick Street

Hudson Square, Manhattan, NY 10013

11 units·5 floors·Built in 1870

2.8

6 reviews

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About 117 Varick Street

117 Varick Street is a modestly reviewed but soundly run building. Tenants rate it 2.8/5 across 6 reviews, with 67% recommending it and 67% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Managed by 117 Varick Street LLC, the building at 117 Varick Street in Hudson Square, Manhattan has 5 floors and 11 units. Built in 1870, it is classified as a pre-war building, reflecting the mid-rise construction typical of that era in Manhattan. The Hudson Square neighborhood is a mixed-use area in Manhattan. The 1, C, E, A, and R subway lines are close by, providing convenient transit options throughout the city. This building is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Reviews for 117 Varick Street highlight a prime Manhattan location near Soho, Tribeca, and the West Village, appealing to young renters. The building offers spacious apartments, good water pressure, exposed brick, and friendly neighbors. However, significant downsides include persistent pest problems (rats, mice, bugs), noise from the nearby Holland Tunnel, and issues with cleanliness and maintenance. Heating is often unreliable, and management responsiveness varies, with some tenants reporting poor communication and disputes over deposits. Laundry facilities are outdated and costly. Despite some drawbacks, many recommend the building for its location and character, but potential renters should weigh these comfort and management concerns.

Reviews of 117 Varick Street

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

mold + rat + bug problem on basement unit

Pros

spacious, clean, great neighbors/neighborehood

Cons

i had a mold problem in my room (most likely because i didn't have an AC unit - i wasn't in my room most of the year). there were bugs in the ground floor. we also had a rat problem once.

Former tenant·2 months ago

Good place to live for young people

Pros

Charming, good neighbors

Cons

Old, pests, traffic noise

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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 Hudson Square, New York.

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

Building owners and associates

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117 Varick Street Llc
2.8(6)
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Peter Tran
3.2(16)
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9 buildings

117 Varick Street Llc

2.8(6)

2 buildings

Peter Tran

3.2(16)

9 buildings