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217 West 106 Street
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217 West 106 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10025

14 Units

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Built in 1925

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5 Floors

3.3(9)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
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 217 West 106 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews highlight mixed feedback about living in the building at 217 West 106 Street. Positives include the convenient location near parks, proximity to public transit, and in-unit amenities like washers and dryers. However, maintenance issues, unresponsive management, pest problems, and cleanliness concerns have been recurring complaints. Renters suggest hiring professionals for maintenance, improving cleanliness in common areas, and addressing pest control effectively. Overall, while some tenants appreciate certain aspects of the building, there is a consensus that management responsiveness and building upkeep need significant improvement to enhance resident experience.

    Reviews (9)

    9 months ago
    6 years and moving out
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location: few blocks away from the 1 train
    5th floor: higher ceilings
    In unit washer/dryer
    Dishwasher
    Large kitchen
    Cons:
    Entryway has never been cleaned the entire 6 years I’ve been here
    Super is the most unresponsive. Fixes are half-assed
    Stairs are STEEP and hot af in the summer
    Packages are not secure so theft has occasionally been an issue
    Rent goes up annually and for what?
    Heat is inconsistent throughout - some rooms are hellfire while others are freezing.
    Bathroom mold issues not properly addressed (no ventilation system)
    Front tub draining is always an issue
    Advice to owner:
    Actually seek feedback on how to improve. Show some care to the common spaces.
    Over 1 year ago
    Decent, Not great
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Large floorplans, close to the 1,2,3, laundry, high ceilings
    Cons:
    Very little pest control, loud neighbors, ongoing issues with mold, water leaks, unresponsive management, neighbors let dog pee and poop in alley causing all units to smell like dog pee when windows are open, very poor heat in units, poor upkeep, no outlets, poor light on the 3rd floor when you think we would have it, loud downstairs neighbors, ongoing mice infestations, management doesnt take concerns seriously, occasional package thief, intercom and door buzzer don't work, 311 is at the building regularly, washer/drier rarely works right.
    Advice to owner:
    actually maintain your building, and dont let the super do all the work himself, hire professionals for a change

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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 217 West 106 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
    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
    0
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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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
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    Ainsley Atwell
    3.3(9)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    H
    Hongjiang MA
    3.3(9)
    Agent•
    1 Property•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    H
    Hilton Smith
    3.3(9)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    W
    215-17-19 West 106TH Street Realty Associates
    3.8(12)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•38 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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