409 West 129 Street,Manhattan, NY 10027
48 Units
•Built in 1920
•6 Floors
•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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Renters Recommendations
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 409 West 129 Street
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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)
4.12 stars
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
2.88 stars
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.
Building Ratings
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Garbage Management
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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 6 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 409 West 129 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.47 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
11
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Aug 12, 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
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Hazardous
41
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jun 09, 2025: 566 (b) 27-2021.4 hmc: abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of water bugs, in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story
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Immediately hazardous
19
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jun 09, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd 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
S
Shmuel Finkelstein
3.2(4)
Head Officer•
1 Property•48 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
R
409 Realty Holdings LLC
3.2(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•48 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
M
Menachem Augenstein
3.2(4)
Agent•
1 Property•48 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
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