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

In the neighborhood Hamilton Heights, New York

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

This building has 52 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

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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.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

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 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

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 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 8 hours ago

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

Building average1.62Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

22Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

27Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

Renter Q&A

Does the building have ameneties?

Over 2 years ago

No Laundry in Building Has Elevator

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

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Review 540 West 136 Street

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Review 540 West 136 Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.