Would renters recommend 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

100% of tenants who reviewed 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

100% of tenants who reviewed 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 have any open violations?

This building has no open violations.

Is 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 is pet friendly.

In the past year, did any apartments in 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 have bedbug infestations?

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

Has 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

When was 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1913, this building has 111 units and 10 floors.

How noisy is 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 434 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

434 West 120 Street

Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY 10027

111 units·10 floors·Built in 1913

4.3

9 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.

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Renters received their security deposits back

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From past 10 years · Updated 6 hours ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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About 434 West 120 Street

434 West 120 Street is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.3/5 across 9 reviews, with 100% recommending it and 100% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 28, 2026. Located at 434 West 120 Street in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, this building has 10 floors and 111 units. Built in 1913 and managed by the Trustees Of Columbia University, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1, C, B, A, and D subway lines are close by, providing extensive service through Manhattan. Morningside Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent residents of 434 WEST 120 STREET appreciate the responsive management and proximity to Columbia University but note the dated units and occasional maintenance issues. The staff's attentiveness, cleanliness, and quick maintenance responses are highlighted. Suggestions include renovating bathrooms for better drainage, upgrading kitchens, and improving laundry facilities. Despite some noise from construction and pests, tenants overall find the building safe and recommend staying, with a request for better lighting and water quality. Overall, the building provides a comfortable living environment with room for improvement in modernization and upkeep.

Reviews of 434 West 120 Street

Former tenant·3 months ago

Good long term housing

Pros

Very responsive management

Cons

Institutionally owned by Columbia University -- most units are relatively dated, even with periodic remodeling, and designed mostly for short term renters (on the scale of a few years)

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Columbia University residential

Pros

Managed by Columbia so a no brainer

Cons

Apartments are really old and poorly maintained Wish they would renovate the students deserve better housing than this

Advice to the owners

Update and renovate!

Building owners and associates

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Diego Rivera
4.3(9)
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1 building
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David Greenberg
4.4(205)
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138 buildings
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Servicerep Hrmanservicectr
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Trustees Of Columbia University
4.3(235)
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157 buildings

Diego Rivera

4.3(9)

1 building

Top rated

David Greenberg

4.4(205)

138 buildings

Servicerep Hrmanservicectr

4.3(9)

1 building

Top rated

Trustees Of Columbia University

4.3(235)

157 buildings

434 West 120 Street

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