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185 Claremont Avenue
Morningside Heights

185 Claremont Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10027

62 Units

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Built in 1941

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6 Floors

3.9(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 185 Claremont Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 185 Claremont Avenue in Manhattan highlight its quiet environment, convenient location near the university, and good water pressure. Tenants appreciate the cleanliness and effective garbage management, yet face occasional issues with heating and pests. Some suggest more responsive management regarding heat problems. Despite mixed opinions on owners and rent prices, the building's positive aspects, such as a live-in super and proximity to local amenities, make it a recommended choice for those seeking comfort and convenience, urging potential tenants to consider moving in soon.

    Reviews (6)

    Over 1 year ago
    Nice quiet building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Quiet building, good location
    Cons:
    Basement could be cleaner
    Some problems with roaches in the building
    Over 2 years ago
    Has heat problems
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Rent controlled and quiet
    Cons:
    Unresponsive management about heat
    Advice to owner:
    Spend a little more to make the tenants happy

    Building Ratings

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 185 Claremont Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.16 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    8
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 24, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective handrail at front areaway
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 24, 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 hinges at hopper chute door at public hall, 6th 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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    Property Owners and Associates
    R
    Rick Herman
    3.9(6)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•62 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
    J
    Jlp Metro Management Inc.
    2.4(30)
    Corporate Owner•
    75 Properties•2264 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 251
    C
    185-187 Claremont Ave. LLC
    3.9(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•62 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
    V
    Vilson Alijaj
    3.9(6)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•62 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1

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