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538 Manhattan Avenue
South Harlem

538 Manhattan Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10027

77 Units

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Built in 1912

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6 Floors

3.5(1)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 5
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner

    Reviews (1)

    Over 2 years ago
    Good landlord, pest control sucks
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great neighbors, good street, decent units
    Cons:
    Pest control is awful. Mice and roaches
    Advice to owner:
    Pay for decent pest control

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 538 Manhattan Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.38 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:
    Nov 18, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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    Hazardous
    17
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 18, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    12
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 18, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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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
    C
    Cesar Gonzalez
    3.5(1)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•77 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    S
    Sam Kiva
    3.5(1)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•77 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    N
    Nachum Stein
    3.5(1)
    Officer•
    1 Property•77 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    D
    Drax Realty Corp
    3.5(1)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•77 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5

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