137 East 38 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10016

Claimed

108 Units

Built in 1936

13 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations

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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 137 East 38 Street
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent reviews of 137 East 38 Street highlight excellent cleanliness, well-managed garbage disposal, and friendly, responsive staff including doormen and superintendents. Residents appreciate the quiet ambiance, good water pressure, and overall building maintenance. The community atmosphere is praised with considerate neighbors contributing to a pleasant living experience. Some concerns include occasional heat regulation issues during winter, periodic plumbing repairs causing water shutoffs, and a few instances of appliances needing attention. While the building is seen as slightly pricey and some tenants wish for more flexible rent negotiations, the general sentiment is positive, recommending it as a comfortable and well-run residence in a convenient Manhattan neighborhood.

Reviews (9)

3 months ago
A wonderful apartment in a busy area
Former Tenant
Pros:
A great apartment building with active, involved, responsive and kind building staff
Cons:
Sometimes it gets a little warm in the winter but nothing your AC can't fix
Advice to owner:
None!
5 months ago
Great apartment building!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great apartment and staff.
Cons:
Our oven did leak gas even after it was replaced.

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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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 137 East 38 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
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class A
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Hazardous
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class B
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Immediately hazardous
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class C
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Missing information/filings
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class I
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Property Owners and Associates
K
Kevin Cooper
4.8(9)
Agent
1 Property108 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
E
137 East 38TH Street LLC
4.8(9)
Corporate Owner
1 Property108 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
L
Louisa Little
4.8(9)
Officer
1 Property108 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
J
Jane Goldman
3.5(233)
Head Officer
145 Properties3978 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 77

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