523 West 135 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10031

20 Units

Built in 1910

5 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations

-- of renters recommend this building

-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 523 West 135 Street
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Recent tenants find 523 WEST 135 STREET to be a generally clean and well-managed building with good neighbors. Positive aspects include cleanliness, modern appliances, and convenient location near transit. However, some drawbacks include weak heating, slow response from management, and occasional pest issues. Residents suggest improving maintenance efficiency and addressing heating concerns. While some approve the owner, others criticize the management's responsiveness. Overall, the building is recommended for its cleanliness and amenities, but improvements in management and maintenance are advised to enhance the living experience.

Reviews (6)

9 months ago
overall great place
Former Tenant
Pros:
clean, freshly painted place. rarely had issues
Cons:
water would come through the bathroom vent. heat was very weak.
Over 2 years ago
Not the best or the worst
Former Tenant
Pros:
Washer/dryer and dishwasher in unit, updated appliances, good lighting, close to bus and subway.
Cons:
Very small bedrooms, heating was terrible all winter, building has roaches.

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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 3 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 523 West 135 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.35 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
5
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
May 18, 2019: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
May 18, 2019: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Missing information/filings
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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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523 West 135TH Street, LLC
3.3(6)
Corporate Owner
1 Property20 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
J
Jana Schmidt
3.5(51)
Officer
21 Properties1036 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 45
A
Antoinette Travaglino
3.5(50)
Agent
20 Properties1000 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 45
D
Damion Gray
3.3(6)
Site Manager
1 Property20 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1

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