Would renters recommend 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

0% of tenants who reviewed 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

0% of tenants who reviewed 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 have any open violations?

This building has 26 open violations.

How noisy is 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Which neighborhood does 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 fall under?

In the neighborhood South Harlem, New York.

In the past year, did any apartments in 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

225 West 121 Street

South Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10027

21 units·5 floors·Built in 1910

2.0

5 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Worst landlord

This building is associated with one of NYC's 100 worst landlords.

Highlights

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Cleanliness

Trash management

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 8 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.23Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

225 West 121 Street

South Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10027

21 units·5 floors·Built in 1910

2.0

5 reviews

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About 225 West 121 Street

225 West 121 Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 2.0/5 across 5 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 0% approving of the owner. It records 2 evictions, 26 open violations, and 15 litigation cases. Data last updated October 29, 2026. Managed by Harlem Community Preservation Project, LLC, the building at 225 West 121 Street in South Harlem, Manhattan has 5 floors and 21 units. Built in 1910, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The nearby C, B, A, D, and 2 subway lines provide access across various parts of Manhattan, enhancing convenience for residents. South Harlem is a residential area of Manhattan. Renters should note that this building does not permit pets. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY highlight severe cleanliness and pest issues, unresponsive management, and poor maintenance. Rats, roaches, and trash problems persist, with little owner responsiveness. Tenants express frustration over the deteriorating conditions, lack of hot water, and neglected cleaning of common areas. Despite occasional praise for apartment space, the overall consensus leans heavily towards dissatisfaction. Recommendations include urgent building upkeep, thorough cleaning, and stricter tenant oversight. The building's decline is evident, urging management to address essential maintenance and cleanliness concerns promptly for resident well-being.

Reviews of 225 West 121 Street

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Concord is an unresponsive management company

Pros

This building used to be really well run but it's been going downhill since 2018.

Cons

Rats & roaches everywhere. Impossible to get repairs. No super.

Advice to the owners

Abide by the terms of the lease and maintain the building.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

No maintenance ever

Pros

Nice apt though

Cons

Maintenance sucks big time

Advice to the owners

Sell it to someone who cares

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

14Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

14Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

5Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Built in 1910, this building has 21 units and 5 floors.

225 West 121 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 has rent-stabilized units.

This building has 2 recorded evictions.

Building owners and associates

One of the owners or associates of this building is on the worst landlord watchlist.

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Jeniece Alvarado
2.0(5)
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1 building
J
Worst landlord
Jennifer Perez
2.0(5)
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2 buildings
N
Nicola Deacetis
2.4(14)
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26 buildings
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Harlem Community Preservation Project, Llc
1.9(7)
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7 buildings

Jeniece Alvarado

2.0(5)

1 building

Worst landlord

Jennifer Perez

2.0(5)

2 buildings

Nicola Deacetis

2.4(14)

26 buildings

Harlem Community Preservation Project, Llc

1.9(7)

7 buildings

14Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals