Would renters recommend 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

38% of tenants who reviewed 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

38% of tenants who reviewed 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 have any open violations?

This building has 2 open violations.

When was 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1910, this building has 14 units and 5 floors.

Is 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is not pet friendly.

Who owns or manages 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is owned or managed by Reliable Property Management LLC.

Is 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 good cause eviction protected?

221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Has 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

Which neighborhood does 221 East 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 fall under?

In the neighborhood Yorkville, New York.

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221 East 83 Street

Yorkville, Manhattan, NY 10028

14 units·5 floors·Built in 1910

2.8

8 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

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

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Bedbug history

About 221 East 83 Street

221 East 83 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 2.8/5 across 8 reviews, with 38% recommending it and 38% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 2 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 18, 2026. Located at 221 East 83 Street in Yorkville, Manhattan, this building has 5 floors and 14 units. Built in 1910 and managed by Reliable Property Management LLC, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The Yorkville neighborhood is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. The nearby Q, 4, 5, and 6 subway lines provide access to various destinations throughout the city. Renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 221 East 83 Street reveal a building with an excellent location near multiple subway lines, appealing to renters prioritizing convenience. However, significant concerns center on poor building upkeep: garbage accumulation inside leads to persistent pest infestations, and cleanliness and maintenance are often lacking. Tenant experiences vary, with some praising responsive staff and pest control efforts, but many report neglectful management unresponsive to critical issues like heating malfunctions, water leaks, and safety equipment failures. Noise and outdated infrastructure also detract from living quality. Overall, renters considering this building should weigh its prime location against ongoing management and maintenance challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Better options for less $

Pros

Location to subway

Cons

Garbage not taken out often enough. Management acts like they couldn’t care less to help solve any problems. Poor value apartments in general.

Advice to the owners

Start caring about the quality of the building and more importantly, its tenants, by hiring a management company that actually puts effort in.

Former tenant·2 months ago

Good NYC Starter Apartment

Pros

-Location- super close to Q and 6 trains -Landlord is on top of pest management and sends exterminators regularly -Easy to get in touch with landlord and super

Cons

-Trash kept inside. Major ew -Major variability in apartment quality. I got lucky but other units were really gnarly -The inside- hallways mainly are kind of scary looking

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Trash management

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Neighbors

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

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

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Good NYC Starter Apartment

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