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242 West 109 Street
All Upper West Side

242 West 109 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10025

20 Units

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Built in 1920

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5 Floors

3.3(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 242 West 109 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews of 242 WEST 109 STREET highlight mixed experiences. Positive aspects include quick maintenance, modern renovations, and responsive owners. However, concerns about cleanliness, noise levels, and heating were raised. The building's proximity to the subway and Columbia campus is a plus, although issues with pests and poor building conditions were reported. Overall, while some find it a good first apartment, others criticize the high rent, lack of light, and unresponsive landlords. Residents suggest improving common area cleanliness and addressing maintenance issues promptly to enhance the living experience in this non-rent-stabilized building.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.2 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 242 West 109 Street is better than the city.
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    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
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 21, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c , 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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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
    G
    Gregory Bucks
    3.3(54)
    Head Officer•
    22 Properties•429 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    M
    Morningside Portfolio Management LLC
    3.5(26)
    Agent•
    6 Properties•149 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    Z
    Zanun Katona
    3.3(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    T
    Tobias Sahl
    3.3(4)
    Officer•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (4)

    6 months ago
    Overpriced, but nothing wrong with apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - Apartment was newly renovated
    - walls brushed
    - looks modern,
    - maintenance is really quick and friendly
    Cons:
    - Overpriced
    - Dirty common area (barely mopped)
    - Not much light coming into the building
    - Last month rent is free if rent for a year
    Over 1 year ago
    No major problems
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Not loud, responsive super, nice lease renewal offer
    Cons:
    Trash situation wasn’t great, landlords were very non responsive it was hard to get the security deposit back
    Over 1 year ago
    Typical Pre War in Upper West
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Cheap, next to the subway, Columbia campus
    Cons:
    Rat-infested street, building is in poor condition, some windows are constantly covered by scaffolding.
    Over 3 years ago
    good first apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    clean, updated appliances
    Cons:
    not a lot of natural light
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