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500 Riverside Drive
Morningside Heights

500 Riverside Drive,
Manhattan, NY 10027

3.7(10)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    Review Summary for 500 Riverside Drive
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 500 Riverside Drive reflect a mixed experience. Positive aspects include a convenient location, friendly management, ample communal amenities, and a peaceful neighborhood. However, concerns were raised about outdated heating, limited natural light, noisy neighbors, and pest control issues. Visitors' flexibility and pet policies were also noted to be restrictive. Suggestions were made to improve visitor privileges and staff responsiveness. Despite varied opinions, the building's communal atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and safety measures were appreciated by residents, making it an attractive option depending on individual preferences.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 month ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    -- violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    8
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 27, 2020: § 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 27, 2020: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 27, 2020: § 27-2033 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (10)

    3 weeks ago
    Home away from home
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - Ample parking and secure premises
    - Excellent location with convenient access
    - Friendly and professional management staff
    - Great community amenities (bar area, game room, gym, lounge, music practice rooms)
    - Quiet and peaceful neighborhood
    - Reliable maintenance and prompt service
    - Spacious (by nyc standards)
    - Unparalleled communal atmosphere
    - Well-maintained facilities
    Cons:
    - Heating is outdated and traditional
    - Lack of natural light in living rooms
    - Limited visitor flexibility
    - Restricted pet policies
    Advice to owner:
    Expand visitor privileges for better convenience.
    1 month ago
    Would not recommend
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    My friend lived there while I was
    Cons:
    Noisy neighbors in the middle of the night, roaches, indifferent staff to noisy neighbors in the middle of the night
    Advice to owner:
    Get better staff for the front desk at night
    7 months ago
    Okay if you are an intern
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    I liked that it has a mail room and study spaces. The frequency of resident events made it easier to meet new people.
    Cons:
    The bathrooms were disgusting, mold in every room and it took a while for maintenance to come. The cafeteria food is very expensive. I can also equate this place to a very mid hostel.
    11 months ago
    Good for international students but bad building environment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Very good place to socialize with other international students
    Cons:
    Pest control was not good, meal plan is mandatory, admin not responsive to students concerns and safety
    Over 1 year ago
    good dorm building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    safety, neighbours, location
    Cons:
    some unhygienic residents, unreliable hot water
    Over 1 year ago
    International House NYC Review
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Very good maintenance (upkeep service)
    Affordable rent
    Great dining hall (if you can't cook)
    Cons:
    Decentralized heating
    No AC (but allowed to buy and install)
    Over 2 years ago
    No AC but Good Neighbourhood
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great rooftop and above average dining hall
    Cons:
    No AC during hot summer months
    Over 2 years ago
    Great place if you find good neighbours
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - cleaniness
    - hygiene
    - no pest
    - lot of spaces
    Cons:
    - neighbours
    - extra events
    - managmenet
    Over 2 years ago
    Great place to live if you can afford it
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice programming, safety is guaranteed, good community/neighbors
    Cons:
    Sometimes got pests, heating can be unpredictable sometimes
    Advice to owner:
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    Over 3 years ago
    Okay summer housing
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location near riverside park was nice, quiet neighborhood
    Cons:
    Rooms are small, food isn’t worth the cost
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