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117 West 116 Street
South Harlem

117 West 116 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10026

16 Units

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Built in 1920

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6 Floors

2.4(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 117 West 116 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 117 WEST 116 STREET highlight major cleanliness and maintenance issues, with tenants criticizing unresponsive management and prolonged repair delays. Despite the building's great location and sun exposure, serious concerns arise regarding the lack of essential amenities like stove and gas, alongside poor water pressure and pest control. Some tenants have resorted to collective action against the management's practices. In contrast, positive feedback appreciates the well-lit apartments in Harlem, recommending minor fixes like laundry and mailbox repairs. Overall, caution is advised due to landlord and management company negligence.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 2 years ago
    Shitty corporate landlords
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great location
    Sun exposure
    Dishwasher
    Cons:
    Building management is completely unresponsive. I have neighbors who have been looking for repairs (holes in the ceiling or floor, no stove, no gas, etc) for several months and still nothing. We’ve finally decided to organize.
    Advice to owner:
    Do your job.
    Over 2 years ago
    Predatory owner and management company
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Not one pro
    Cons:
    These people are totally unresponsive. Repairs never made… buildings in total disrepair. Beware…. There are even tenants working together to fight against their harmful practices trihilltenants@gmail.com
    Advice to owner:
    Find another day job

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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 10 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 117 West 116 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 03, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    17
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 03, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    14
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 03, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
    S
    Scott Castellano
    2.5(36)
    Worst Landlord•
    Head Officer•
    36 Properties•493 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 34
    W
    117 West 116TH Owner, LLC
    2.4(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    M
    Michael Feldman
    2.4(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    C
    Choice NY Management
    3.2(128)
    Corporate Owner•
    183 Properties•4142 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 65

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