Would renters recommend 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030?

17% of tenants who reviewed 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030?

17% of tenants who reviewed 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 have any open violations?

This building has 40 open violations.

Is 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 good cause eviction protected?

137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

What are the biggest complaints about 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030?

Tenants rated cleanliness, garbage management, heat, neighbors, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

In the past year, did any apartments in 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had 2 reports of bedbug infestations.

137 West 137 Street

Central Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10030

56 units·6 floors·Built in 1930

2.4

6 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.

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Open violations

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

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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

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

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

Building average0.71Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

Renter Q&A

How do you communicate with management aboiut issues? Why is repsonse time so slow

Over 3 years ago

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10Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

137 West 137 Street

Central Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10030

56 units·6 floors·Built in 1930

2.4

6 reviews

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About 137 West 137 Street

137 West 137 Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 2.4/5 across 6 reviews, with 17% recommending it and 17% approving of the owner. It records 6 evictions, 40 open violations, and 21 litigation cases. Data last updated October 22, 2026. Managed by 137 West 137 LLC, the building at 137 West 137 Street in Central Harlem, Manhattan has 6 floors and 56 units. Built in 1930, it is classified as a pre-war building, reflecting the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Central Harlem is a residential area of Manhattan. The 2, 3, C, and B subway lines are nearby, providing service throughout the city. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 137 West 137 Street, Manhattan, highlight a mixed experience. Tenants value the building's convenient location, access to transit, and affordable rent. Some praise the newer management for improved responsiveness and building care. However, significant concerns persist about inconsistent heat and hot water, pest issues, and security problems such as frequent package theft and loitering. Garbage accumulation and noise levels are also common complaints. Neighbor relations vary widely, with certain tenants reporting disturbances from others. Management’s responsiveness is seen as uneven, with some calling for quicker action and better maintenance. Overall, renters weigh affordability against ongoing maintenance and safety challenges.

Reviews of 137 West 137 Street

Former tenant·Over 4 years ago

Could be better but could be worse

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.

Former tenant·Over 4 years ago

Use this building as an absolute last resort

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 the owners

Start over. Pick a new career. Your behavior is criminal.

10Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

22Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

22Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

8Class 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

In the neighborhood Central Harlem, New York.

Building owners and associates

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Mordechai Applebaum
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137 West 137 Llc
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Mordechai Applebaum

2.4(6)

1 building

137 West 137 Llc

2.4(6)

1 building

22Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

137 West 137 Street

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Reviews of 137 West 137 Street

Could be better but could be worse

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Use this building as an absolute last resort

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Building owners and associates

Mordechai Applebaum

137 West 137 Llc

Mordechai Applebaum

137 West 137 Llc

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