235 West 109 Street,Manhattan, NY 10025
25 Units
•Built in 1900
•6 Floors
•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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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 235 West 109 Street
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Recent reviews for 235 West 109 Street highlight its prime location near Columbia University, spacious units with tall ceilings, in-unit laundry, and good water pressure as key benefits. Residents value quiet surroundings and friendly neighbors. However, many mention persistent pest problems with rats, mice, and cockroaches inside apartments and on the street, alongside ineffective garbage management contributing to the infestation. Complaints frequently include unresponsive or slow-acting management and maintenance, affecting tenant satisfaction. The building's condition is often described as old, with some units lacking natural light and elevators. Rent prices are viewed as high compared to the level of upkeep.
Reviews (8)
2.62 stars
3 months ago
Rat Street and Cockroaches Galore
Former Tenant
Pros:
In unit laundry, in unit dishwasher, lots of cabinet space, taller ceilings.
Cons:
Not a ton of natural light in my apartment. No natural light in main living space. 6th floor walk up no elevator, apartment infested with cockroaches, street infested with rats.
Advice to owner:
Better pest control
2 stars
3 months ago
The worst building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nothing nice to say
Cons:
RATS EVERYWHERE
Fake Landlord
THIEVES EVERYWHERE
ROACHES TF
Fake Landlord
THIEVES EVERYWHERE
ROACHES TF
Advice to owner:
find a new landlord
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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 235 West 109 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.32 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
2
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jul 28, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead area
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Hazardous
6
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 12, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at the building front entrance door , 1st story
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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
0
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
J
Joshua Gotlib
2.8(24)
Head Officer•
27 Properties•320 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 21
T
109TH Affordable Housing LLC
2.8(85)
Corporate Owner•
22 Properties•381 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 24
G
Gabe Stone
3.1(8)
Agent•
1 Property•25 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
N
Nieuw Amsterdam Property Management
2.9(256)
Corporate Owner•
218 Properties•3886 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 527
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