Which neighborhood does 518 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hamilton Heights, New York

Does 518 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have any open violations?

This building has 25 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 518 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

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518 West 136 Street

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

24 units·6 floors·Built in 1905

3.8

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 518 West 136 Street highlight its convenient location near transportation, schools, and essential services, making it appealing for students and professionals. Well-regarded aspects include reliable heat, good water pressure, and a responsive management or superintendent when attentive. However, some renters report cleanliness issues, pest presence, and occasional noise from long-term tenants. Maintenance responsiveness varies, with several calling for improved handyman services and faster repairs. Garbage management is generally acceptable but inconsistently handled. While some tenants appreciate rent stabilization benefits, others advise better communication and pest control to enhance living conditions. Overall, experiences differ based on management responsiveness and upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Good Building - Good Location

Pros

It's close to my school. I have no issues with utilities (heat/hot water). Super is nice. Management is responsive.

Cons

One of the long term tenants occasionally are loud.

Advice to the owners

None

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

So so, need better maintenance crew

Pros

Close to transportation, good heat and hot water, close to drugstores and supermarket and two hospitals

Cons

Hard to get things fixed and responses from management and superintendent and especially handyman

Advice to the owners

Get better handyman!!!!

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 23 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.04Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

8Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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