Would renters recommend 169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011?

34% of tenants who reviewed 169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011?

34% of tenants who reviewed 169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 have any open violations?

This building has 51 open violations.

What are the biggest complaints about 169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011?

Tenants rated owner responsiveness below average at this building.

Is 169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 good cause eviction protected?

169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 is not covered by good cause eviction protections.

How noisy is 169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

169 9 Avenue

West Chelsea, Manhattan, NY 10011

8 units·5 floors·Built in 1910

3.6

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

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

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

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Photos of 169 9 Avenue

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 days ago

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

Building average6.37Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

Renter Q&A

Is the radiator completely fixed now?

8 months ago

I negotiated to get out of my lease early after the ceiling collapsed due to the radiator, so one would hope but I have no idea.

8 months ago

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Immediately hazardous

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

169 9 Avenue

West Chelsea, Manhattan, NY 10011

8 units·5 floors·Built in 1910

3.6

3 reviews

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About 169 9 Avenue

169 9 Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.6/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 51 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated October 24, 2026. This 5-floor, 8-unit building at 169 9 Avenue in West Chelsea, Manhattan, is managed by 169 Ninth Avenue Realty LLC. Built in 1910, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The A, C, E, L, and 1 subway lines are nearby, providing comprehensive transit access throughout Manhattan. West Chelsea is a residential area of Manhattan, characterized by its mix of historic and modern architecture. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building 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.

Reviews for 169 9 Avenue highlight a charming location with friendly neighbors and reasonable cleanliness. While many residents enjoy the spacious units and generally quiet environment, they cite significant issues with owner responsiveness and maintenance delays, particularly regarding heating and plumbing. Several renters have reported persistent problems with water pressure and security concerns due to open doors. Despite these drawbacks, some tenants recommend the building for its potential and location. Addressing the maintenance and communication issues could greatly enhance the living experience in this building, making it a more attractive option for future renters.

Reviews of 169 9 Avenue

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Leaky Ceiling, Very Slow Management Response

Pros

I loved the location of the building! Fairly quiet, neighbors are nice, feels safe.

Cons

The radiator in the apartment above mine leaked so much that a giant chunk of my bedroom ceiling collapsed - it took a full month of following up and pestering the landlord to get them to fix it. They refused to send an actual plumber and would only send the super, which is why it kept happening again and again.

Advice to the owners

hire professionals for repairs and listen to your tenants

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Fine building

Pros

Fine old building. Lived in june homes. Never had pest issues. Garbage cans outside are fine.

Cons

Eh i mean it’s nothing fancy but it’s fine

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

20Class A

Non-hazardous

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

20Class 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 West Chelsea, New York.

169 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 is owned or managed by 169 Ninth Avenue Realty LLC.

Building owners and associates

R
Robert Malta
2.7(16)
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7 buildings
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Raul Escarza
3.6(3)
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1 building
1
169 Ninth Avenue Realty Llc
3.6(3)
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1 building

Robert Malta

2.7(16)

7 buildings

Raul Escarza

3.6(3)

1 building

169 Ninth Avenue Realty Llc

3.6(3)

1 building

18Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

20Class A

Non-hazardous

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