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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
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    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.

    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.
    Available Listings In 53 Hamilton Terrace
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    2+ BEDS:
    1 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 53 Hamilton Terrace is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.67 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 31, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
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    Hazardous
    10
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 35, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    19
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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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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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
    P
    53-63 Partners LP
    4.1(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•98 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 12
    M
    Mark Scharfman
    3.3(275)
    Worst Landlord•
    Agent•
    133 Properties•3780 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 206
    D
    Dio Del Rosario
    3.8(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•46 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 7

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