2492 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard,Manhattan, NY 10030
24 Units
•Built in 1921
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 2492 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
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Recent reviews of 2492 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard highlight the building’s convenient location near express subway and local amenities. Units offer desirable features like in-unit laundry and dishwashers, with consistent heat and hot water reported. However, renters consistently complain about poor management responsiveness and lack of communication. Pest issues, including bed bugs, rats, and roaches, are recurring problems, as is insufficient pest control and building maintenance. Noise and cleanliness vary, with some noting mold in bathrooms and small apartment sizes with limited storage. While some tenants appreciate the neighborhood, many recommend management focus on pest eradication and better tenant communication to improve living conditions.
Reviews (3)
3.62 stars
Over 1 year ago
Overall good apartment with some flaws, bad management company
Former Tenant
Pros:
Our apartment was relatively newly renovated and was truly a home for two years. The apartment had in-unit laundry which was a major plus and was pretty clean when we moved in. The apartment always had heat and hot water, the lobby was cleaned at least once a week, and the trash rarely piled up in the alley (although there were many rats that called the alley home). As far as location -- close to the express subway, surrounded by grocery stores, there are parks nearby, and the neighborhood is close-knit.
Cons:
The apartment was very small, which is pretty par-for-the-course in NYC, but there was virtually no common area and there was only one closet in the whole apartment. The apartment was pretty loud, due to partying neighbors and people coming in and out of the building at all hours of the night, which didn't really bother us but I can see it bothering some people. By far the worst thing about the apartment was the pest problem -- granted it was near the trash alley, but there were LOTS of little German roaches and during the second winter there was a mouse. And my roommate and I were super clean, so we managed the situation but it was pretty icky. Also the bathroom grew mold, probably due to the lack of ventilation. Also we found the apartment through a broker (mistake) and I'm not exaggerating when I say that in two years we communicated with the management company only two times -- when we moved in we called to figure out how to pay rent and when we moved out we called to figure out the procedure to move out. Oh and we got confirmation emails when we paid the rent, so we know they had our emails. The super seemed competent but the management company is terrible. We shouldn't need to call to figure that stuff out and it really prevented us from bringing any of our pest and mold concerns to their attention.
Advice to owner:
Have more transparent communication with your tenants
1.38 stars
Over 3 years ago
Bed Bug City
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location, it is one block away from the three train
Cons:
Nonresponsive to bed bug complaints and once responsive, very poor plan for execution. Actually, no plan for execution.
Advice to owner:
Properly exterminate for bed bugs in entire building as it is an old building that has 2 apartments with a 10 year history of bed bug infestation.
Available Listings In 2492 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
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1 BED:
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2+ BEDS:
2 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 2492 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.45 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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
5
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 17, 2021: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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Immediately hazardous
6
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Mar 23, 2022: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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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
Rh 200-219 W 145TH St LLC
2.5(4)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•52 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 9
S
Sam Klein
2.7(45)
Agent•
48 Properties•1446 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 171
I
Ivan Gonzalez
2.4(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•24 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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