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618 West 136 Street
Hamilton Heights

618 West 136 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10031

28 Units

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Built in 1905

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5 Floors

2(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 5
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 618 West 136 Street
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    Recent reviews for 618 West 136 Street, Manhattan highlight severe cleanliness, garbage, pest issues, and unresponsive management. Tenants express dissatisfaction with poor maintenance leading to leaks, pests, and unaddressed complaints. Despite some positive aspects like good water pressure, the prevalent cons of noise, rodents, and lack of security are major concerns. Advice given includes improving unit conditions and addressing violations promptly. Overall, the building faces challenges with tenant harassment, maintenance neglect, and security risks, making it advisable to seek improvements in management and infrastructure for a more comfortable living experience.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 1 year ago
    landlord and super unresponsive
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    good kitchen and bathroom furnishings
    Cons:
    terrible leak in one of the bathrooms
    Over 1 year ago
    Don't live here under any circumstances
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good water pressure
    Cons:
    Harassment from neighbors and building staff
    Trash left in the hall
    Rodents in the lobby
    Cockroaches
    Unresponsive management
    Water damage
    Advice to owner:
    Fix your units.

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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 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 618 West 136 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    3.5 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    15
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 15, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    49
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 25, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18044404 issued 17-jun-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    33
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 24, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 31, 2025: §27-2153 adm code the premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
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    Property Owners and Associates
    E
    Edwin Shirazian
    2(9)
    Agent•
    3 Properties•55 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    C
    Christopher Ulla
    2(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•28 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    C
    Columbia Heights 136 LLC
    2.3(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•45 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    E
    Edwin Shiraz
    2(9)
    Head Officer•
    3 Properties•55 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8

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