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1571 Lexington Avenue
East Harlem

1571 Lexington Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10029

33 Units

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Built in 1920

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6 Floors

3.8(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 1571 Lexington Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 1571 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan highlight mixed opinions. The building boasts a good location, some renovated units, and responsive management. Positive aspects include clean premises, monthly pest control, and friendly tenants. However, issues such as a lazy super and the smell of marijuana are noted. While some appreciate the building's updated appliances and responsive super, concerns about no elevators and occasional mice are mentioned. One reviewer praises the neighborhood but criticizes the landlords for poor management practices, lack of safety measures, and outdated infrastructure. Suggestions include proactive property care and improved security measures. Overall, renters are split on recommending this building due to management issues.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    This building is meh
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location. Some units are renovated. Overall pretty clean. Property manager is responsive. Monthly pest control. Tenants are nice overall. Pets allowed.
    Cons:
    Lazy super. Constant smell of marijuana.
    Advice to owner:
    Encourage super to be responsive. Remind tenants smoke free building includes marijuana.
    Over 3 years ago
    6th floor walk-up :)
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Updated appliances and a responsive super
    Cons:
    No elevators, and a few mice from time to time. They’re cute though

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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 1571 Lexington Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.33 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    10
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 29, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... lees then 10 sqft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    24
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 29, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    10
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 29, 2025: § 27-2033 adm code provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
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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
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
    C
    Colliers International
    2.9(71)
    Corporate Owner•
    42 Properties•874 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 82
    G
    George Zayas
    2.8(62)
    Worst Landlord•
    Site Manager•
    36 Properties•754 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 83
    M
    Mark Furman
    3.8(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•33 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    A
    Arnold Ceca
    3.8(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•33 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4

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