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137 West 137 Street
Central Harlem

137 West 137 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10030

56 Units

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Built in 1930

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6 Floors

2.4(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 5
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 137 West 137 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 137 West 137 Street highlight mixed experiences. Positive aspects include the convenient location, improved management under Barry, and minimal noise levels from neighbors. However, persistent issues like inadequate heating, poor garbage management, and unresponsive ownership persist. Tenants report frequent package theft, maintenance delays, and disruptive neighbors. Suggestions include enhancing security measures, addressing maintenance promptly, and prioritizing tenant well-being. While some recommend the building due to its affordability and accessibility to transportation, others caution against it, advising potential renters to consider their options carefully before moving in.

    Reviews (6)

    Over 3 years ago
    Could be better but could be worse
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    I like the location and the price.
    Cons:
    I do not like the other tenant, packages getting lost, and people loitering outside the building. Also garbage piles up at times.
    Over 3 years ago
    Use this building as an absolute last resort
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to the hospital
    Cons:
    Heat and hot water never work even when it’s freezing outside. We had rats in the walls. Unit was a two bedroom but we had no living space. Management ghosts you any time you have a real problem. Family on the 1st is very loud and allow children to terrorize everyone in the lobby. Considering the application process required by the management , we thought we were getting into a well maintained building - not the case at all. Only live here as an absolute last resort.
    Advice to owner:
    Start over. Pick a new career. Your behavior is criminal.

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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 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 137 West 137 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.6 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    6
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 21, 2021: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser pipe at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    18
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 15, 2024: § 27-2045 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    10
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 16, 2024: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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
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    137 West 137 LLC
    2.4(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•56 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    J
    Jonathan Ramirez
    2.9(14)
    Head Officer•
    7 Properties•196 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 12

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