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1 Convent Avenue
West Harlem

1 Convent Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10027

24 Units

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Built in 1901

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5 Floors

3.1(6)
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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    Review Summary for 1 Convent Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 1 Convent Avenue highlight a decline in building conditions over the years, with issues like heating, pests, mold, and theft reported. Tenants face challenges with unresponsive management, leading to unresolved maintenance problems. Despite spacious units and good garbage management, inconsistent heating and security issues persist. Suggestions for improvement include better communication and timely repairs. While some appreciate the strong water pressure and convenient location, noise levels and package theft remain concerns. Overall, the building requires management investment and a proactive approach to address residents' needs for a more positive living experience in Harlem.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 week ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.54 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 1 Convent Avenue is worse than the city .
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    Non-hazardous
    12
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 27, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
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    Hazardous
    41
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 27, 2024: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags at public hall, 5th story
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    Immediately hazardous
    8
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 17, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestible door , 1st story
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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
    K
    Kenni Ramos
    3.1(6)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•24 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    M
    Michael Aryeh
    3.2(91)
    Head Officer•
    39 Properties•1233 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 68
    B
    Brian Newman
    3.3(13)
    Officer•
    8 Properties•188 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 12
    T
    2162-68 8th Avenue Realty, LLC
    3.1(73)
    Agent•
    Corporate Owner•
    38 Properties•1198 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 79
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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 (6)

    10 minutes ago
    Building has taken a real downturn
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    When I moved here in 2018, there were seemingly no issues with the building
    Cons:
    In the time since, we've regularly had no heat or hot water for days during the coldest winter months, roaches, mice, severe mold, ceiling leaks, package theft, and broken front door. Building super lives in building but is not very responsive and seems to be unable to keep up with the rapidly deteriorating conditions.
    10 months ago
    Fine place to live
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location
    Decent sized apartments
    Cons:
    Management unresponsive
    Do not want to fix things to the point of much larger issues
    Advice to owner:
    Listen when tenants report issues in the building
    Over 1 year ago
    Quiet but disorganized management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice spacious apartments with respectful neighbors
    Cons:
    Unorganized property management, package theft, inconsistent heat and hot water
    Advice to owner:
    Invest into the building
    Over 1 year ago
    Solid functional place for decent Harlem prices
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Heat is very strong, maybe too strong at times but easy to open window to cool down. Trash is very easy and accessible next to building.
    Cons:
    Noise was surprisingly worse than I thought it would be for being on a quiet street. May have to do with my bedroom location but in general, noise is loud due to lots of siren activity so I use earplugs to sleep.
    Over 2 years ago
    Nothing fixed here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location and great neighbourhood
    Cons:
    Management takes months to fix anything. the building door has been broken every months, sometimes we cannot even get out of the building. The ‘fix’ is to tie the door open, then strangers freely walk in and steal packages.
    Advice to owner:
    Care about your tenants
    Over 2 years ago
    No heat provided
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location near the subway
    Cons:
    Neighbors steal packages, water pressure is bad
    Advice to owner:
    Renovation
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