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481 8 Avenue
Hudson Yards

481 8 Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10001

4.3(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: No
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    Review Summary for 481 8 Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 481 8 Avenue highlight its affordability, convenient Manhattan location, and supportive, friendly staff. The building offers amenities like doorman service, laundry facilities, and easy subway access, making it attractive for students and short-term tenants. Most tenants find it clean and well-managed, though bathroom cleanliness can vary. Noise levels are a common issue due to the busy 8th Avenue location near Times Square, and occasional maintenance concerns such as water discoloration and pests have been noted. Overall, despite some drawbacks, the building is favored for its community atmosphere and accessibility.

    Reviews (5)

    2 days ago
    Great student housing
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Affordable compared to city rents, very communal and supportive staff, and rooms are nice and clean
    Cons:
    Bathroom cleanliness can definitely range, but nothing a little scrubbing and shower shoes can’t solve!
    6 months ago
    Solid place for summer housing
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Easily accessible to most major train lines
    Cons:
    Many windows facing inwards

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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 a day ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    -- violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    3
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    May 30, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west walls in the 2nd room from east located at b-room 949, 9th story, 2nd b-room from east at south
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    Hazardous
    10
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 18, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than ten sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at b-room 949, 9th story, 2nd b-room from east at south original violation 18102845 issued 20-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 20, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the 1st room from north located at b-room 949, 9th story, 2nd b-room from east at south
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    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
    H
    Holy Spirit Assoc For The Unification
    4.3(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•0 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    T
    Tal Zorer
    4.3(5)
    Officer•
    1 Property•0 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    C
    Ciriel Monsels
    4.3(5)
    Agent•
    1 Property•0 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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