Would renters recommend 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

75% of tenants who reviewed 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

75% of tenants who reviewed 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have any open violations?

This building has 2 open violations.

Is 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 is pet friendly.

In the past year, did any apartments in 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have bedbug infestations?

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

Has 501 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 had any litigation cases?

This building has 2 housing court litigation cases.

501 West 140 Street

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

8 units·5 floors·Built in 1920

3.7

4 reviews

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

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Noise levels

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

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Neighbors

Noise levels

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

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

Building average0.25Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

DId management do anything to handle the noise issues?

Over 1 year ago

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Pet friendly

About 501 West 140 Street

501 West 140 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.7/5 across 4 reviews, with 75% recommending it and 75% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 2 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Located at 501 West 140 Street in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, this building has 5 floors and 8 units. Built in 1920, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan and is managed by 1624 Amsterdam Ave LLC. The building is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1, C, B, and D subway lines are nearby, providing service along various routes in Manhattan. Hamilton Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for 501 West 140 Street note the building's cleanliness, good water pressure, and effective pest control as strong points. Residents appreciate the bright, well-maintained apartments and convenient location near transit and new dining options. However, noise is a significant issue due to a nearby bar, especially on weekends and at night, impacting overall comfort. Owner responsiveness receives mixed feedback; some find management and supers helpful, while others describe slow or discouraging responses. Garbage management and neighbor relations vary, with some reports of disturbances and cleanliness concerns. High electric bills and security deposit delays have also been mentioned as drawbacks.

Reviews of 501 West 140 Street

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Good bye bugs

Pros

Have seen only two roaches & have lived here for a year.

Cons

Unresponsive super, complains a lot. Will make you want to not request anything.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

LOUD LOUD LOUD

Pros

Very bright. Well lit

Cons

Over a VERY noisy bar. Hear music all night long. Drunk/homeless people in outside seating areas.

Advice to the owners

Buy very large earplugs or work at night.

Immediately hazardous

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

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

Tenants rated noise levels below average at this building.

This building has no recorded evictions.

Tenants rated owner responsiveness below average at this building.

Building owners and associates

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1624 Amsterdam Ave Llc
3.7(4)
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1 building
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Sherri Schnall
3.7(4)
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1 building
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Howard Lev
3.9(8)
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6 buildings

1624 Amsterdam Ave Llc

3.7(4)

1 building

Sherri Schnall

3.7(4)

1 building

Howard Lev

3.9(8)

6 buildings

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

501 West 140 Street

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