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135 West 70 Street
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135 West 70 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10023

87 Units

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Built in 1927

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7 Floors

4(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
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 135 West 70 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Tenants at 135 West 70 Street praise its cleanliness, well-maintained common areas, and friendly, hardworking staff including the 24-hour doorman. The building benefits from strong garbage management, quiet noise levels, good water pressure, and community-oriented neighbors. Amenities like a gym and conference room enhance living comfort. However, consistent HVAC issues causing heating discomfort and occasionally restrictive building access dampen the experience. Management and concierge quality receive mixed feedback, with some calls for improved building leadership and management company changes. Despite boardroom conflicts and management frustrations, residents generally recommend the building for its location, upkeep, and supportive staff.

    Reviews (3)

    7 months ago
    Beautiful Historic Building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    This building is very well maintained and has a community feel. The common spaces are very clean. The staff is super friendly.
    Cons:
    There seems to be a lot of infighting on the board of the building. But if you're a renter this doesn't really affect you.
    Over 3 years ago
    Would be a great building with better management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great location, very few maintenance related issues. 99% of the in-building staff are great.
    Cons:
    I had very few complaints about this building outside of one terrible concierge (truly awful, shouldn’t still work there) and a really bad management company. Unfortunately, those two things made it almost unbearable towards the end of my time there.
    Advice to owner:
    Force out the long term board of directors and replace AKAM

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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 3 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 135 West 70 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.1 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    7
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 02, 2025: § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 18, 2015: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1g, 1st story, 6th apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 02, 2025: § 27-2033 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
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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
    T
    The Pythian Condominium Association
    4(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•87 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    J
    Joe Germanotta
    4(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•87 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    M
    Michael Donuk
    4(3)
    Officer•
    1 Property•87 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    C
    Century Management Services
    4.3(55)
    Top Rated•
    Corporate Owner•
    35 Properties•4328 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 15

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