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505 West 135 Street
Hamilton Heights

505 West 135 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10031

21 Units

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Built in 1910

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5 Floors

2(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    Review Summary for 505 West 135 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 505 WEST 135 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10031 depict a building with major issues: poor cleanliness, garbage management, and heating. Residents complain about unresponsive management, rodent infestations, and noisy conditions. The building lacks consistent heat, with tenants facing rent hikes annually. Despite some positive notes on appliances and neighbors, the overall consensus is negative due to ongoing problems and unaddressed concerns. Improvement in management responsiveness, pest control, and maintenance is crucial to enhance the living experience. Potential renters should consider these aspects before choosing this building.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 2 years ago
    The last one company in NYC
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Is nothing to say in Pros
    Cons:
    Is not heat in this building at all. They don’t care, they never will fix your issues, the Joe is the most cocky person in the world, doesn’t matter who are you. They don’t care.
    Advice to owner:
    Leave the business. You are the last one.
    Over 2 years ago
    Apartment has issues. Also terrible management.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - It is not terrible
    Cons:
    - You can never get in touch with the management.
    - If something needs to be repaired, good luck because they never respond.
    - No heat. They put the heat on literally for 30 seconds and turn it off immediately.
    - The building is barely cleaned. You see food scraps on the stairs/ hallway pretty often.
    - Roach and mice. Management barely cares.
    - Raises rent by 10% at least every year.
    Advice to owner:
    Be responsive at least.

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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 505 West 135 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.47 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 04, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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    Hazardous
    4
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 29, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at building vestibule , 1st story
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 29, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building vestibule , 1st story
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
    J
    Joseph Cafiero
    2(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    C
    Cam Property Mgmt
    2.4(28)
    Corporate Owner•
    22 Properties•502 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 57
    S
    Skyline 135TH LLC
    2(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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