Would renters recommend 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128?

0% of tenants who reviewed 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128?

0% of tenants who reviewed 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 have any open violations?

This building has 140 open violations.

Is 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 good cause eviction protected?

174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

In the past year, did any apartments in 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

Is 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 is pet friendly.

174 E 90 St

Q: How noisy is 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Q: Which neighborhood does 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 fall under?

In the neighborhood Carnegie Hill, New York.

Q: Who owns or manages 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128?

174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 is owned or managed by Eljay Realty Co.

Q: Has 174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY 10128

34 units·5 floors·Built in 1920

2.6

4 reviews

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

140

Open violations

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average4.11Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

174 E 90 St

Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY 10128

34 units·5 floors·Built in 1920

2.6

4 reviews

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About 174 E 90 St

174 E 90 St is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 2.6/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 0% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 140 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. This 5-floor, 34-unit building at 174 E 90 St in Carnegie Hill, Manhattan was built in 1920 and is managed by Eljay Realty Co. The Carnegie Hill neighborhood is a residential area of Manhattan known for its historic architecture and tranquil streets. The 4, 5, and 6 subway lines, along with the Q line, provide convenient transit options for residents, offering access to various parts of the city. This is a pre-war building, reflecting the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenants mention that despite low rent, 174 East 90 Street suffers from severe management issues, including prolonged lack of hot water, poor cleanliness, and unresponsive management. Complaints include erratic heating, pest problems, and delayed maintenance. Residents express disappointment with management's negligence, urging for urgent building upgrades and better responsiveness. While the location offers convenience, the building's drawbacks overshadow the positives. Tenants advise significant improvements in infrastructure and management ethics to enhance overall living conditions. Recommendations to avoid this building are common due to ongoing issues and poor owner responsiveness.

Reviews of 174 E 90 St

Former tenant·9 months ago

Stay away from this one!

Pros

Rent is super cheap for the amenities

Cons

Management is crazy and ignores issues/messages consistently. Left the building without hot water for 3.5 months

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

you get what you’re paying for

Pros

<10 min walk to trains lots of restaurants grocery stores quiet area

Cons

dirty. carpets not vacuumed washer and dryers will break sometimes no heat for 4 months

Advice to the owners

pls respond and take care of the building

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

86Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

86Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

33Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

33Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

In the neighborhood Carnegie Hill, New York.

174 E 90 St, Manhattan, NY 10128 is owned or managed by Eljay Realty Co.

This building has no recorded evictions.

Building owners and associates

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Eljay Realty Co.
2.6(4)
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1 building
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Lloyd Shaffer
2.6(4)
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1 building

Eljay Realty Co.

2.6(4)

1 building

Lloyd Shaffer

2.6(4)

1 building

86Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

33Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings