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2144 5 Avenue
Central Harlem

2144 5 Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10037

4 Units

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Built in 1910

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5 Floors

2.6(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 2144 5 Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 2144 5 Avenue, Manhattan highlight attractive apartment features such as exposed brick, high ceilings, in-unit laundry, and central heating/AC. Tenants appreciate the spacious layouts and some pet-friendly policies. However, management consistently receives strong criticism for poor responsiveness, slow or incomplete maintenance, and inadequate cleanliness. Garbage piles up with inconsistent removal, and building security is a concern with broken doors and package thefts. Multiple residents cite safety and upkeep issues, urging management to invest in better maintenance, security, and cleaning efforts. While the apartments have potential, current management shortcomings significantly diminish living conditions.

    Reviews (4)

    2 months ago
    Horrific property management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Beautiful space, exposed brick, laundry
    Cons:
    One time, the building door was jammed shut and we were all locked inside. The landlord said he’d send someone within 48 hours. Another time, the neighbors plumbing was leaking through my ceiling, management couldn’t come for 48 hours. Washing machine broke and in order to repair they needed to put dryer in the living room. They left it there for 4 weeks because they “forgot they had to put it back”. I’ve climbed over piles of trash to get into the building while 9 months pregnant because they never come to clean. Building was mopped once a year after we complained. I called 311 frequently because it was the only way to get them to do anything. Nightmarish.
    Advice to owner:
    Do your job
    2 months ago
    Avoid this place at all costs
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    the neighborhood and neighbors
    Cons:
    The management is operating illegally. They fail to complete basic maintenance. They left a broken washing machine in our kitchen for 3 months. They are rude on the phone. They stiff workers. They have a horrible reputation around the block. They let trash pile up. All around they are genuinely terrible people. Avoid at all costs!!!!
    Advice to owner:
    Stop being terrible people. Be human. There are people that live here and you treat them like trash.

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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 3 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 2144 5 Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    7 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    9
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 04, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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    Hazardous
    8
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    May 29, 2019: § 27-2046.1 hmc: repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    6
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    May 29, 2019: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Missing information/filings
    5
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Wahi Chisolm
    2.6(4)
    Joint Owner•
    1 Property•4 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Peter Chisolm
    2.6(4)
    Joint Owner•
    1 Property•4 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    1016 Properties LLC
    2.6(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•9 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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