408 West 130 Street,Manhattan, NY 10027

83 Units

Built in 1926

6 Floors

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Open Violations

A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311. The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 148 violations which is 1.78 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
21Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
73Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
54Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Mar 09, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the bathroom located at apt 15, 1st story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 01, 2024§ 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 57, 5th story, 8th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 28, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 21a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 28, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 21a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 22, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 21a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 31, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to south wall in the foyer located at apt 64, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at northFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 21a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Oct 26, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to panel in the entrance located at apt 68, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Oct 17, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance door to east wall in the entrance located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 17, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front entrance door to east wall in the entrance located at apt 67, 6th story, 9th apartment from west at northFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 13, 2023§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling at all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 44a, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at northNot complied with
Oct 13, 2023§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling at all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 48, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Sep 22, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building front entrance door to panel in the entrance located at apt 68, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Mar 06, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color t ceiling by steamriser in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section at westNot complied with
Aug 12, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation north heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 21a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Aug 12, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 21a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Jan 26, 2022§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and south wall approx. 8 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 48a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 25, 2022§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximatelt 5 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 48a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 29, 2021§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of suspended drop ceiling at laundry roomNot complied with
Mar 09, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at northNot complied with
Mar 09, 2021§ 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all story balconies at all fire escapes (4) at south.Not complied with

Property Owners and Associates

Barry Gottehrer
Head Officer
2.6(16)

9 Properties

200 Units

Btg LLC
Owner, Corporate Owner
2.6(10)

2 Properties

91 Units

Ivan Olguin
Site Manager
2.6(10)

1 Property

83 Units

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Renter Recommendations

60% of renters recommend this building

60% of renters approve of this owner

Rents and Deposits

95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

Reviews

If I could give pest management and responsiveness zero stars, I would.
Former Tenant
Pros:
It had a good location (c) openigloo and the ap...
Cons:
Building management completely ignores pest (c)...
Advice to owner:
Actually do the job you’re legally required to do.
Well maintained compared to buildings in area
Former Tenant
Pros:
Located across from St Nicholas (c) openigloo P...
Cons:
Building is in good condition (c) openigloo for...
Advice to owner:
Renovated lobby. Make use of package lockers.
don't move in here!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighbors are super friendly, quiet (c) openigl...
Cons:
management/landlord is non-existent. super work...
Advice to owner:
at least pretend like you care about the people...
How l feel about the building live in.
Former Tenant
Pros:
It's clean, quiet in a (c) openigloo good locat...
Cons:
No heat, low water pressure. (c) openigloo No ...
Advice to owner:
Treat your tenants with respect!
You get what you pay for
Former Tenant
Pros:
Apts are good size
Cons:
Neighbors are sketchy, management sucks
Caution
Former Tenant
Pros:
Building tends to be pretty (c) openigloo quiet
Cons:
Year round: management responsiveness, package ...
Terrible conditions
Former Tenant
Pros:
The best part is the (c) openigloo location, an...
Cons:
The number of heat violations (c) openigloo is ...
Advice to owner:
Please take your tenants' concerns seriously, e...
Unresponsive and neglectful building management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet street and neighborhood. Tree (c) openigl...
Cons:
Terrible building management. Tenants without (...
Advice to owner:
Please do not ignore your residents.
Lovely neighbors, terrible owners
Former Tenant
Pros:
The neighbors in this building (c) openigloo ar...
Cons:
The building is infested with (c) openigloo coc...
Advice to owner:
Stop trying to drive your tenants out.
Building Review
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location is in an ideal (c) openigloo spot.
Cons:
The building is filled with (c) openigloo bugs ...
Advice to owner:
Property owner needs to answer tenants. The ent...