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409 West 129 Street
West Harlem

409 West 129 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10027

48 Units

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Built in 1920

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6 Floors

3.2(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 409 West 129 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 409 WEST 129 STREET in Manhattan highlight a diverse range of experiences. Positive aspects include friendly and caring neighbors, responsive management to pest control and water pressure issues, and convenient location near a park. However, some concerns were raised about occasional flooding, slow owner responsiveness, and noise levels due to loitering. The building appears to have a mix of satisfied and dissatisfied tenants, with a notable mention about challenges with cleanliness, heating, and management responsiveness. Overall, while some recommend the building for its community and location, others suggest caution due to maintenance and management issues.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 2 years ago
    Great Harlem home
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Lovely people, lot's of veteran tenants who are friendly and considerate and look out for one another
    Cons:
    Kids tend to loiter and smoke in the hallway, it's harmless but annoying
    Over 2 years ago
    Good area, medicare apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice apartment by the park. Updated nice kitchen.
    Cons:
    Always has flooding/leaks. Super not very responsive.

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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 409 West 129 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.5 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    10
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 28, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    42
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 11, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 48, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18155804 issued 12-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    20
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 10, 2025: § 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 latchset at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 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
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    Shmuel Finkelstein
    3.2(4)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•48 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    R
    409 Realty Holdings LLC
    3.2(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•48 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    M
    Menachem Augenstein
    3.2(4)
    Agent•
    1 Property•48 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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