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Recent reviews for 565 WEST 139 STREET praise the building for its elevators and cleanliness. However, there are concerns about noise levels and unresponsiveness from management for repairs. Some tenants highlight the proximity to public transport as a benefit but express frustration over roach infestations and maintenance delays. The advice given includes improving communication and promptly addressing building issues. While some approve of the owner, others strongly discourage moving in. Overall, the building's location and cleanliness receive positive feedback, but management responsiveness and maintenance issues need significant improvement.
Reviews (3)
3.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
Pretty good building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevator, clean, good area
Cons:
Can be noisy outside sometimes
Advice to owner:
Repaint/renovate some apartments
3.12 stars
Over 3 years ago
Been here 5 years. There is Good and Bad.
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevator. Friendly neighbors. Clean.
Cons:
Management is VERY difficult to connect with and unresponsive. When repairs are needed it takes a very long time, such as new mailboxes, elevator, or boiler.
Advice to owner:
Have more integrity and communication with your tenants.
-- 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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 565 West 139 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
4.3 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
28
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 01, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
72
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 01, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
55
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 01, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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
A
Adam Mermelstein
3.1(3)
1 Property•36 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
O
Omri Kedem
3.1(3)
Agent•
1 Property•36 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
L
Livingston Management Services
3.2(200)
Corporate Owner•
127 Properties•2109 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 132
J
Josh Shakiba
3.1(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•36 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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