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540 West 122 Street
Morningside Heights

540 West 122 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10027

34 Units

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Built in 1926

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6 Floors

4.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 540 West 122 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 540 West 122 Street praise its cleanliness, efficient garbage management, and effective pest control. Tenants appreciate the quiet environment, responsive staff, and good water pressure. Some concerns raised include faulty laundry machines, package theft issues due to the lack of a doorman, and open packages at the front door. Despite minor drawbacks, residents value the building's maintenance and Columbia Residential's attentive ownership. Recommendations emphasize the building's positive aspects, like prewar charm, spacious units, and helpful super. Overall, it's a well-regarded option in Morningside Heights for those seeking a well-maintained living space.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    One of the best buildings owned by Columbia Residential
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Very clean and well-maintained. Quiet building. Absolutely no issues with pests.
    Cons:
    The laundry machines in the basement could be faulty.
    Over 2 years ago
    Prewar Charm in Morningside Heights
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Spacious apartment, gets great light, super is very responsive and helpful
    Cons:
    Packages stolen easily (comes with the lack of doorman)

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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 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 540 West 122 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.61 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    9
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 18, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    41
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 02, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    5
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 26, 2025: § 27-2070 adm code provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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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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    Servicerep Hrmanservicectr
    4.7(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
    D
    David Greenberg
    4.4(193)
    Top Rated•
    Head Officer•
    139 Properties•5281 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 24
    D
    Diego Rivera
    4.7(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
    T
    Trustees Of Columbia University
    4.3(221)
    Corporate Owner•
    158 Properties•4852 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 24

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