Would renters recommend 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

10% of tenants who reviewed 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

0% of tenants who reviewed 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have any open violations?

This building has 53 open violations.

In the past year, did any apartments in 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have bedbug infestations?

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

Who owns or manages 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 is owned or managed by 3350 Bw 136 INC.

What are the biggest complaints about 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

Tenants rated cleanliness, garbage management, heat, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Is 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 is pet friendly.

Which neighborhood does 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hamilton Heights, New York.

Has 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 had any litigation cases?

This building has 10 housing court litigation cases.

How noisy is 540 West 136 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

Tenants rated noise levels below average at this building.

540 West 136 Street

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

32 units·6 floors·Built in 1926

2.5

10 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.

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Cleanliness

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 hours ago

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

Building average1.65Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

Renter Q&A

Does the building have ameneties?

Over 2 years ago

No Laundry in Building Has Elevator

Over 2 years ago

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About 540 West 136 Street

540 West 136 Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 2.5/5 across 10 reviews, with 10% recommending it and 0% approving of the owner. It records 3 evictions, 53 open violations, and 10 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. This 6-floor, 32-unit building at 540 West 136 Street in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan was built in 1926 and is managed by 3350 Bw 136 INC. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. The Hamilton Heights neighborhood is a residential area of Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1, C, and B subway lines are nearby, providing access to various parts of Manhattan. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 540 West 136 Street emphasize a great location near public transit, stores, and amenities, with spacious apartments and friendly neighbors noted as positives. However, consistent and severe pest issues (mice and roaches), poor management responsiveness, unreliable heat and water, package theft, and unclean common areas significantly impact residents' quality of life. Tenants report slow or ineffective repairs and a lack of communication from the super and owner, alongside noise and maintenance concerns. While the neighborhood and apartment sizes are appealing, ongoing building upkeep and management shortcomings remain major drawbacks, advising prospective renters to weigh these factors carefully.

Reviews of 540 West 136 Street

Former tenant·8 hours ago

Do not live here!

Pros

The day I moved out was a great day.

Cons

Almost everything. The landlord owns 2 pitbulls that bark non stop day and night, they are not cared for and remain in the center courtyard area year-round. Mice, roaches, and other critters are found daily.

Advice to the owners

Sell the building to someone who will take better care of it.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Does the job

Pros

You have a roof over your head and some of the apartments are spacious

Cons

Pests when they lied about no pests Neighbors suck Management and super don’t take care of building and take long to do repairs unless you bother them or threaten to call management company

Advice to the owners

Listen to your tenants

Building owners and associates

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Arman Noghreh
2.5(10)
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1 building
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Bijan Noghrei
2.5(10)
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1 building
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Tyrone Crescioni
2.5(10)
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1 building
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3350 Bw 136 Inc
2.5(10)
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1 building

Arman Noghreh

2.5(10)

1 building

Bijan Noghrei

2.5(10)

1 building

Tyrone Crescioni

2.5(10)

1 building

3350 Bw 136 Inc

2.5(10)

1 building

540 West 136 Street

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