Would renters recommend 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

23% of tenants who reviewed 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

0% of tenants who reviewed 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 have any open violations?

This building has 53 open violations.

How noisy is 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

In the past year, did any apartments in 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 have bedbug infestations?

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

Is 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 is pet friendly.

17 West 125 Street

Central Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10027

49 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

3.0

9 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.

Worst landlord

This building is associated with one of NYC's 100 worst landlords.

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

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

Building average

1.08Violations per unit

NYC average

0.81Violations per unit

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12Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

17 West 125 Street

Central Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10027

49 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

3.0

9 reviews

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About 17 West 125 Street

17 West 125 Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 9 reviews, with 23% recommending it and 0% approving of the owner. It records 4 evictions, 53 open violations, and 19 litigation cases. Data last updated November 6, 2026. Managed by 125 Improvement Group LLC, the building at 17 West 125 Street in Central Harlem, Manhattan has 5 floors and 49 units. Built in 1900, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 subway lines are nearby, providing service through Manhattan. Central Harlem is a residential area of Manhattan. 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 tenant reviews for 17 West 125th Street point to a prime location, convenient subway access, and friendly neighbors as notable advantages. However, considerable frustrations exist regarding management responsiveness, maintenance issues, and pest control, particularly with bedbugs and rodents. Cleanliness in common areas and garbage management is inconsistent, and tenants have reported issues like low water pressure despite a generally functional heating system. While some residents appreciate the amenities like laundry and elevators, many express dissatisfaction with the overall building management and safety concerns. Renters should weigh these factors carefully before deciding to move in.

Reviews of 17 West 125 Street

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

17 West 125th Street

Pros

The location and the super all very nice

Cons

The water pressure

Former tenant·5 months ago

Good for what you pay

Pros

Conveinent location, good price (rent stabilized) and some units have been updated w modern appliances

Cons

Washer/ dryer situation is BAD. Gym SUCKS. Lobby usually dirty. Didn’t have secure mailbox for 3+ months

Advice to the owners

Hire more staff

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12Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

27Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

27Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

14Class A

Non-hazardous

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

14Class 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

17 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Built in 1900, this building has 49 units and 5 floors.

27Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

14Class A

Non-hazardous

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

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Zohar Levy

125 Improvement Group LLC

David Tennenbaum

Zohar Levy

125 Improvement Group LLC

David Tennenbaum

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