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511 East 81 Street
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511 East 81 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10028

20 Units

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Built in 1920

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5 Floors

2.7(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 511 East 81 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 511 East 81 Street highlight a quiet residential area with responsive repair services for issues. However, the landlord's behavior is a major drawback, described as rude and condescending. Pest control seems manageable, but some maintenance and cleanliness concerns exist. Tenants mention charging extra for personal air conditioners and occasional delays in fixing issues. The neighborhood is pleasant, but negative experiences with the landlord impact overall satisfaction. Residents advise against living in this building due to management issues and potential conflicts with the landlord.

    Reviews (4)

    7 months ago
    Not ideal but nothing special
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Very quiet residential area. No complaints regarding the neighbors or the area. If there's anything wrong with the building, he lives in it and will come right away to fix any issues. Had some problems with the toilet running non-stop and he fixed it quickly
    Cons:
    Landlord is a massive asshole. Will try and bully you and steam roll you if given the opportunity. Just pay your rent on time and avoid him at all costs and you'll be fine. He's extremely condescending and will scream at you over the tiniest inconvenience. Been living here 2 years and I've seen 2 roaches, spaced out about 9 months apart. Both were in the evening and they were alone and killed them both. Haven't even seen a fly or a spider other than that. So all things considered, pretty clean, but not spotless. Building is a little run-down and my bathroom could've used a fresh coat of paint before I moved in, but it is what it is.

    Also, they won't tell you this but if you put in your own air conditioner, he'll charge you $5 extra per month. The landlord had an air conditioner installed in the unit in my living room but not one in the bedroom. He offered to let me keep the one in the living room for $15/mo but i said I didn't want it and i'll get my own and pay the $5/mo. When I moved in he said I could keep the one in the living room for free so i guess i called his bluff.
    Advice to owner:
    Sell the building to Blackstone and do us all a favor and never be landlord to anyone again.
    Over 1 year ago
    Avoid this building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice+ Quiet neighborhood
    Cons:
    Landlord lives in building and is rude/ malicious when asked about issues outside your control as the tenant. Takes his time/ requires multiple reminders to fix issues.

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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 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 511 East 81 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
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    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
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 23, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code provide security in event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door
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    Immediately hazardous
    0
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Missing information/filings
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    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
    B
    Branko Brajic
    2.7(4)
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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