Would renters recommend 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014?

75% of tenants who reviewed 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014?

34% of tenants who reviewed 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 have any open violations?

This building has 9 open violations.

When was 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1964, this building has 214 units and 7 floors.

Which neighborhood does 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 fall under?

In the neighborhood West Village, New York.

Is 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 good cause eviction protected?

165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 is not covered by good cause eviction protections.

Is 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 is pet friendly.

Who owns or manages 165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014?

165 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 is owned or managed by 165 Christopher Street Owners Corp.

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165 Christopher Street

West Village, Manhattan, NY 10014

214 units·7 floors·Built in 1964

3.8

12 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 165 Christopher Street

165 Christopher Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.8/5 across 12 reviews, with 75% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 4 evictions, 9 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Located at 165 Christopher Street in the West Village, Manhattan, this building has 7 floors and 214 units. Built in 1964 and managed by 165 Christopher Street Owners Corp, 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 1, B, D, F, and M subway lines provide accessible transit options in the area. The West Village is a residential area of Manhattan. As a post-war building, it reflects the large-scale residential development typical of the era in Manhattan. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 165 Christopher Street emphasize its prime location and appealing staff, particularly doormen and cleaning personnel. Residents enjoy spacious apartments with well-maintained amenities, including effective noise reduction and strong water pressure. However, significant concerns regarding pest control, particularly cockroach and mouse infestations, have been frequently noted. Many renters expressed frustration over unresponsive management and maintenance issues, with complaints about inconsistent heat regulation and protracted delays in resolving problems. While some tenants recommend the building for its positives, the overall dissatisfaction with management remains a significant consideration for potential renters.

Reviews of 165 Christopher Street

Former tenant·just now

Good location, Cockroaches and Mice

Pros

Good location and nice doormen

Cons

Cockroach infestation and ongoing mice in the basement and units

Former tenant·1 month ago

Well maintained (though old) building

Pros

Building is well maintained given its age. Staff is great, location is lovely next to the WSH.

Cons

Elevator is super slow, creaky floors at times - standard nyc things.

Building ratings

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Neighbors

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

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

Building average0.04Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class 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

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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