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653 9 Avenue
Hell's Kitchen

653 9 Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10036

8 Units

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Built in 1915

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5 Floors

2.9(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 653 9 Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews indicate a mixed experience at 653 9th Avenue. Tenants appreciate in-unit laundry and the proximity to transportation. However, issues with unresponsive management, poor cleanliness, and pest control have been reported. Maintenance delays and small living spaces are additional concerns. While the location is convenient, improvements in management responsiveness and building upkeep are advised. Some recommend the building but stress the need for better management attention to tenant concerns.
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    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 3 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 653 9 Avenue is worse than the city .
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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:
    Jan 29, 2025: § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition wall erected from floor to ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    6
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 31, 2025: § 27-2046.1 hmc: repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    7
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 08, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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
    C
    Centennial Propoerties NY
    2.9(5)
    Agent•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    S
    Steve Croman
    3.1(340)
    Head Officer•
    191 Properties•2716 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 61
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    653 Ninth LLC
    2.9(5)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
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    Annabelle Santiago
    3(128)
    Officer•
    74 Properties•969 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 13
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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 (5)

    9 minutes ago
    Beware of unresponsive super
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    There is in-unit laundry. We arrived into the unit with a new coat of paint.
    Cons:
    Super is very unresponsive and disrespectful of your time — will schedule something early in the morning only to not show up. Trash can pile up in the small holding area, and cleaning of common areas is infrequent. We got our security deposit back, but had to do multiple calls with the management company until we got to talk to the person responsible (owner of the company).

    Old building, so there has been leaks when raining and sometimes pests/rodents. Landlord has contracted pest control company, which is effective, but we’ve found it easier to set up our own rat traps. Rooms are very small.
    7 months ago
    You get what you pay for
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    In-unit laundry, 4 full bedrooms, roof access
    Cons:
    Inability to solve almost all problems in the 2 years spent living in the unit.
    Over 2 years ago
    Good and bad
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    In unit washer and dryer
    Cons:
    Management company is horrible
    Over 2 years ago
    Ok first apartment as a newbie in the city.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location! Hell's kitchen can be busy and overwhelming but thankfully it is close to almost all train lines and moving around is very easy. Central park is also a 20min walk from home and that made things a lot better. The apartment is spacious and the bathrooms are in great condtion.
    Cons:
    The fridge is fairly small and on hotter days it does not keep things cold. The super is hard to reach and sometimes takes weeks to come fix a lightbulb. The building is owned by a large management company and they care very little about the issues that arise during your lease.
    Over 2 years ago
    Great place; not so great management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Apartments have new appliances and have nice finishes.
    Cons:
    Usually took a few tries before getting any issue responded to.
    Advice to owner:
    Better responsiveness.
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