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244 East 71 Street
Lenox Hill

244 East 71 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10021

16 Units

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Built in 1920

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5 Floors

3.7(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 244 East 71 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews at 244 East 71 Street, Manhattan highlight varying experiences. While some mention dirty stairwells and pest issues, others praise the location and cozy interiors. The building's cleanliness, garbage management, and responsiveness of the owner receive mixed ratings. Improvement suggestions include better maintenance and amenities. Overall, the building appeals for its convenient location near the subway station but lacks some essential features like rooftop access. Despite some drawbacks, residents find the studios spacious and appreciate the building's historical charm.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 13 hours ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.43 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 244 East 71 Street is worse 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
    25
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 21, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    14
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 21, 2024: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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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
    R
    Ruru Associates
    3.3(115)
    Agent•
    Corporate Owner•
    41 Properties•1089 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 40
    S
    71st Street Properties
    3.5(7)
    Agent•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•41 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    L
    Lisa Shalom
    2.9(53)
    Officer•
    24 Properties•577 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 29
    A
    Alex Cruz
    3.7(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
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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 (4)

    Over 2 years ago
    My experience here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great location, decently sized studio
    Cons:
    Stairwell was dirty
    Over 2 years ago
    First apt in NY. OK condition.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice interiors - hardwood floors, exposed brick painted white, refurbished kitchen and bathroom.
    Cons:
    Dirty hallway, rats in the trash, cockoaches in my apartment, no smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarm, entrance door doesn't lock, umarked mailboxes, funny smells in entryway and flies.
    Advice to owner:
    Better maintenance of entryway.
    Over 2 years ago
    Nice studio, good location
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Fairly large studio. Hardwood floors, brick wall, decorative fireplace.

    Good value (although I got a covid deal). Right next to Q subway station.
    Cons:
    No amenities, no rooftop access.

    There was sometimes a knocking noise in the wall (like the pipes).
    Advice to owner:
    No specific advice
    Over 3 years ago
    Clean, perfect location on the UES, and so cozy.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Beautiful building. No bugs. refinished glossy wood floors. high ceilings. faux fireplace. what more can you ask for in NYC?
    Cons:
    The super isn't amazing, but ya know he does his job if you bug him about something enough.
    Advice to owner:
    The brick walls flake a bit, there may be some water damage behind brick in living rooms
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