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309 West 121 Street
South Harlem

309 West 121 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10027

10 Units

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Built in 1901

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5 Floors

3.3(3)
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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    Review Summary for 309 West 121 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants at 309 West 121 Street appreciate the cleanliness of common areas and good neighbor relations. However, management responsiveness and maintenance are major concerns. Some residents face challenges with heating, pest control, and overall building infrastructure. Despite these issues, many tenants still recommend the building due to its quiet surroundings and spacious units. Management is advised to improve communication and address maintenance issues promptly to enhance the overall living experience for residents.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.1 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 309 West 121 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
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 02, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balances in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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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
    J
    Jay Newhouse
    3.5(17)
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    14 Properties•149 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
    H
    Hph Chosen, LLC
    3.6(14)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    11 Properties•127 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    E
    53-55 E 130th, LLC
    3.5(17)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    14 Properties•149 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
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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 (3)

    3 months ago
    building is OK, super is absent
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    stairs and entryway are clean, trash is well maintained, no noise complaints
    Cons:
    super is pretty absent, takes a few calls to get even the most basic thing looked at. heat is not great. problems with cockroaches on the apartment, the pest-control service provided by the building is ineffective.
    Over 1 year ago
    Great Building - Horrible Management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    I've been living in this building for 3 years now. I loved it at first sight, the block is quiet, and everyone comments on how spacious it is. It's close to FDB and all the hot spots in Harlem.
    Cons:
    Once management changed for ABP to HPH it was downhill. Our landlord and the management office ignore texts and calls, we have to wait weeks before even possibly getting a response. For example, our bathroom light went out and needs replacing. That was 2 months ago. Our landlord still has not responded, despite multiple texts and maintenance requests. He says he coming and never does. The hot water has gone our a few times before, and we've had rodent problems, but not anything out of the ordinary for NYC. Overall I suck it up and deal with the bad management (lots of package stealing too that they do nothing about) because I love the apt itself.
    Advice to owner:
    LISTEN TO YOUR TENANTS. FOLLOW THROUGH. DO YOUR JOB PLEASE.
    Over 2 years ago
    309 w 121st
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Really great tenants. Great block.
    Cons:
    No heat at all. No security. Roaches. Gas goes out. Appliances suck
    Advice to owner:
    Do better.
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