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519 West 121 Street
Morningside Heights

519 West 121 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10027

34 Units

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Built in 1926

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6 Floors

4.1(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 519 West 121 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 519 West 121 Street highlight its appeal for students due to proximity to campus and a friendly residential neighborhood atmosphere. The building is considered well-managed with responsive ownership and generally quiet surroundings. Pros include reliable heating, decent pest control, and a helpful superintendent. However, some tenants find the building dated, note the absence of package rooms, and mention challenges like a steep incline to the entrance and no built-in air conditioning. Cleanliness and garbage management ratings vary, indicating some inconsistency. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking affordable housing near Columbia University with attentive management.

    Reviews (3)

    1 month ago
    columbia housing dorm
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - good for student housing
    Cons:
    - huge hill getting up to the apartment.
    - dated
    Over 2 years ago
    Enjoyed living here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to campus
    Cons:
    No package room, dirty

    Building Ratings

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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 519 West 121 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.55 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    6
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 27, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood casing around the door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    11
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 27, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(a) hmc, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 09, 2015: section 27-2056.6 adm code - correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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
    D
    David Greenberg
    4.4(193)
    Top Rated•
    Head Officer•
    139 Properties•5281 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 24
    D
    Diego Rivera
    4.1(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    S
    Servicerep Hrmanservicectr
    4.1(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    T
    Trustees Of Columbia University
    4.3(221)
    Corporate Owner•
    158 Properties•4852 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 24

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