229W West 105 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10025

40 Units

Built in 1925

6 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations

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Review Summary for 229W West 105 Street
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Recent tenant reviews of 229W West 105 Street emphasize the building's excellent management, with tenants praising the super and management for their responsiveness and helpfulness. The building is noted for its cleanliness, effective garbage management, and minimal noise, thanks to inward-facing windows. Rent stabilization is a valued feature, along with spacious units for Manhattan standards and amenities like an elevator and renovated kitchens. Some concerns include limited natural sunlight for lower-floor units, occasional pest issues, and minor maintenance items like uneven floors and variable heating performance. Overall, renters appreciate the combination of location, attentive service, and well-maintained facilities.

Reviews (4)

Over 2 years ago
First apt in NYC
Former Tenant
Pros:
The super was very nice and responsive, management company was also very friendly and responsive, great location, absolutely no complaints.
Cons:
I lived in a unit on the first floor and it did not have any direct sunlight, which can be a bummer during winter
Over 2 years ago
Great place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
The super is amazing, limited noise you can hear outside or from neighbors, rent stabilized, pretty spacious for manhattan
Cons:
had issues with mice but the super is doing his best

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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 5 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 229W West 105 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
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class A
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Hazardous
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class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
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Immediately hazardous
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class C
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Missing information/filings
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class I
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Property Owners and Associates
L
Larry Farkas
4.5(4)
Shareholder
1 Property40 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
S
Sokol Nila
4.5(4)
Site Manager
1 Property40 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
J
Jeff Farkas
4.5(4)
Head Officer
1 Property40 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
F
Farkas Management LLC
4.3(6)
Corporate Owner
10 Properties320 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0

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