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53 Hamilton Terrace
Hamilton Heights

53 Hamilton Terrace,
Manhattan, NY 10031

46 Units

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Built in 1911

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6 Floors

3.8(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 7
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 53 Hamilton Terrace
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 53 Hamilton Terrace depict a building with fantastic location and views, quick maintenance responses, and spacious apartments. Positive highlights include rent stabilization and great neighbors. However, there are concerns about package theft, slow elevator, and unaddressed issues like leaks and rat infestations. Some reviewers criticize unresponsive management and an overcharging owner. Recommendations include addressing security concerns, enhancing maintenance responsiveness, and dealing promptly with infrastructure issues to improve the overall living experience.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.36 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 53 Hamilton Terrace is better than the city.
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    Non-hazardous
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    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
    6
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 07, 2025: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .... in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    11
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 06, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Missing information/filings
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    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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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
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    20 Magaw Apts
    3.3(249)
    Agent•
    Corporate Owner•
    136 Properties•3939 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 199
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    53-63 Partners LP
    3.8(13)
    Agent•
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•140 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 14
    M
    Mark Scharfman
    3.3(251)
    Worst Landlord•
    Head Officer•
    135 Properties•3976 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 210
    D
    Dio Del Rosario
    3.8(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•46 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 3 years ago
    A Special Building!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The location is fantastic. Nestled on a little side street north of St. Nicholas Park, it is quiet and secluded. The apartments on the sunny side face the Bronx and have a beautiful view of the neighborhood (if you're high enough).
    Had a few maintenance items when I first moved in, but they got taken care of quickly and correctly (mostly) the first time. Great experience in a beautiful apartment with lots of space. 53 Hamilton has a nice laundry room. Entire building is rent stabilized.
    Cons:
    The elevator is small and slow - but at least there is an elevator! The only way down to the laundry room is via the elevator, which can be a pain sometimes. There's no secure mailroom, so package theft is a big problem in this building. There isn't roof access despite there being a beautiful and expansive rooftop.
    Advice to owner:
    Help us find a solution to the package stealing problem. It's a big issue in this building and whether that's adding cameras, upgrading the entry intercom system, or adding a package locker in the lobby (there's space for it!) it would make getting packages a lot easier.
    Over 3 years ago
    Mark Schraffman is one of the worst landlord in New York City
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Overcharge on rent
    Cons:
    Great neighbors, great tenant association.
    Advice to owner:
    Stop overcharging rent. Respond to tenants calls.
    Over 3 years ago
    Unresponsive management co
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Loved the street and location, decent value, good light
    Cons:
    I lived there during Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy and the water poured into our unit and they never dealt with the walls- we had crazy leaks in the kitchen for years after and they never dealt with the peeling paint and bubbling ceilings despite constant calling and emailing. We had to move out bc they just didn’t fix things. It was a while ago so perhaps the new management company cares?
    Over 3 years ago
    Slumlord Management Company
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The street is quiet and beautiful, neighbors are nice, recycling / garbage is done properly by the super, dog friendly.
    Cons:
    The management company is run by literal criminals (Google Mitch Rothken). They will take forever to fix a maintenance issue. There are constant rat infestations. Took 6+ months for them to fix a rat infestation in our apartment which was caused by a hole in the facade of the building.
    Advice to owner:
    It's not easy to start giving a crap and stop being a criminal once you have a record...
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