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145 East 26 Street
Kips Bay

145 East 26 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10016

19 Units

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Built in 1910

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5 Floors

2.9(7)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 145 East 26 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 145 East 26 Street show mixed feedback. Residents appreciate the location, cleanliness, quiet neighbors, and amenities like the elevator and updated units. However, issues with heat during winter, poor garbage management, unresponsive owner, and occasional maintenance failures have been raised. Some tenants highlight theft incidents and limited internet options as drawbacks. Suggestions include better maintenance support, improved communication, and fair treatment of tenants. While some approve the owner and recommend the building, others express dissatisfaction with management practices and the overall experience.
    Available Listings In 145 East 26 Street
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 13 hours ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.36 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 145 East 26 Street is better than the city.
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    3
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 14, 2024: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 10, 2024: § 27-2029 adm code provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
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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
    E
    145 E. 26 LLC
    3.5(10)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•35 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    S
    Steve Croman
    3.1(340)
    Head Officer•
    191 Properties•2716 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 61
    D
    David Lekocevic
    2.9(7)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•19 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    A
    44 Ave B LLC
    3.2(207)
    Corporate Owner•
    106 Properties•1783 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 46
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (7)

    Over 1 year ago
    Not worth the money or hastle
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Washer/Dryer in Unit
    Dishwasher
    good pet policy
    New renovation
    Cons:
    four supers within the year that I have lived here
    Heat did not work during the winter
    Non working appliances
    Limited Support from Management
    Advice to owner:
    Provide better maintanence and support for your buildings
    Over 1 year ago
    No issues here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Very clean, has elevator
    Cons:
    Elevator was out of service
    Over 1 year ago
    Average, Really like the location
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Pretty quiet, good neighbors
    Cons:
    Heat problems in winter
    Over 1 year ago
    Landlord finished prison sentence and increased rent
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location, Elevator, Pets allowed
    Cons:
    Landlord didn’t pay con Ed bill, notices given for lights in common area shutoff. Landlord didn’t heat building and fired super, consistently cold temperatures during winter. Drilled out locks before lease ended
    Over 1 year ago
    Worst management company ive ever encountered
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - washer/dryer in unit
    - great location
    Cons:
    Management is AWFUL, the owner is a crook and they do not take care of the building.

    They overwork their staff and don't care about their tenants
    Advice to owner:
    Treat your tenants right!
    Over 3 years ago
    Kips bay apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Elevator
    Renovated in the past 15 years
    Cons:
    Cost
    Packages have been stolen
    Only one internet choice
    Advice to owner:
    More direct communication with problem tenants
    Over 3 years ago
    More responsiveness would be good
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice building. Decently maintained.
    Cons:
    Responsiveness of management / willingness to communicate.
    Advice to owner:
    Better communication.
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