172 East 89 Street,Manhattan, NY 10128
16 Units
•Built in 1910
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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Renters Recommendations
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 172 East 89 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 172 East 89th Street highlight mixed experiences. While some praise the quiet, friendly neighbors, and responsive staff, others express serious concerns about pest infestations, poor cleanliness, and unaddressed maintenance issues. The building's location is appreciated, but issues with garbage management and water pressure persist. Renters caution against living in a mouse-infested environment and urge better upkeep. Despite positive aspects like good landlords and ideal location, significant improvements in building maintenance and pest control are suggested to enhance the overall living experience for potential renters.
Reviews (5)
3.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
My Building review
Former Tenant
Pros:
It’s normally quite
Cons:
Low water pressure
2.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
Do not live here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location... It seemed like a good deal $ but it was a nightmare.
Cons:
1. Trash / garbage alley the most disgusting rat nest in NY. You can hear the rats every night from apartment 3C.
2. Smelly dirty neighbors on the 2nd floor, odor some days is unbearable. There windows are broken and covered in boxes. 4+ people living in a 1 bedroom apartment.
3. Poorly insulated windows. Very cold at winter time and extremely noisy
2. Smelly dirty neighbors on the 2nd floor, odor some days is unbearable. There windows are broken and covered in boxes. 4+ people living in a 1 bedroom apartment.
3. Poorly insulated windows. Very cold at winter time and extremely noisy
Advice to owner:
Get better garbage bins, exterminator for the rats.
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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 a day ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 172 East 89 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.68 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
4
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 09, 2022: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling 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:
Jun 09, 2022: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
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Immediately hazardous
6
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Feb 25, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd 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
D
Domenico Galofaro
2.5(5)
Officer•
1 Property•16 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
O
Otto Giron
2.5(5)
Site Manager•
1 Property•16 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Michele Galofaro
2.5(5)
Agent•
1 Property•16 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
S
Salvatore Galofaro
3.3(6)
Head Officer•
2 Properties•30 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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