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251 W 26 St
Chelsea

251 W 26 St,
Manhattan, NY 10001

16 Units

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Built in 1901

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5 Floors

2.1(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
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 251 W 26 St
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants highlight the building's severe management issues, including poor cleanliness, pest problems, unresponsive staff, and persistent lack of essential services like cooking gas. Security concerns, package thefts, and maintenance neglect have soured the living experience for many residents. Although some appreciate the location and quiet environment, the consensus leans heavily towards not recommending this building due to multiple ongoing issues. Suggestions include improved maintenance, better security measures, and responsive management to address the current shortcomings and provide a more livable environment for tenants.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 1 year ago
    Awful management, AVOID!!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to most subways, laundry downstairs has super nice ladies
    Cons:
    Management was awful! Trash never got taken out, our super never responded and stole packages, and we had a rat or pest problem almost every month
    Advice to owner:
    You should be ashamed of yourselves!!
    Over 2 years ago
    Awful management! Don’t live here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location
    Close to grocery store
    Cons:
    Rats, roaches, and more
    Freezing apartment
    Unresponsive management
    Advice to owner:
    Take a hike

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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 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 251 W 26 St is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.87 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 09, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing caps or covers at electrcal outlet at west wall at public hall, 4th story
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    Hazardous
    9
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 08, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective decorative masonry at building front facade all stories
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 13, 2022: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Rowdy Management
    2.8(48)
    Corporate Owner•
    23 Properties•362 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    C
    Chelsea Partners I, LLC
    2.6(13)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•52 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    E
    Elizabeth Novotny
    2.1(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    E
    Eric Margules
    2.7(42)
    Head Officer•
    20 Properties•332 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8

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