Which neighborhood does 153 West 139 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 fall under?

In the neighborhood Central Harlem, New York

Does 153 West 139 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 have any open violations?

This building has 10 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 153 West 139 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

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153 West 139 Street

Central Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10030

133 units·5 floors·Built in 1927

2.8

5 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.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 153 West 139 Street reveal a building with mixed experiences. Tenants appreciate its convenient location near multiple train stations and occasional quietness. However, many note significant issues such as noisy and sometimes unruly neighbors, cleanliness concerns, pest problems, and inconsistent building maintenance. The management's responsiveness is frequently criticized, with calls for better tenant screening, more professional staff, and prompt repairs. While some find it suitable as an affordable starter apartment, others feel the building is overpriced for its condition, lacking amenities like laundry and having many stairs. Improvements in safety, noise policies, and renovations are widely recommended.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

No Value In Renting Here

Pros

Close to several train lines and St. Nick park.

Cons

Loud, rude and unclean tenants. A super who makes it clear that he hates his job. Deteriorating building. Too expensive for what you get.

Advice to the owners

Renovate building and better screen tenants.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

153 West 139th Street - Cheap for a reason (Good starter apartment)

Pros

Not expensive (might not be cheap anymore) Near multiple train stations Good if you're just starting out in NYC and want to live by yourself

Cons

Noisy neighbors Apartments need to be renovated If the apartment is not rent stabilized, then it's not worth it Consistently stolen packages Regular smell of strong weed

Advice to the owners

Renovate the apartments and have noise policies written into the contract each tenant signs. Also install video intercoms in each apartment.

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

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

Building average0.07Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

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