Would renters recommend 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

43% of tenants who reviewed 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

43% of tenants who reviewed 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have any open violations?

This building has 5 open violations.

When was 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1930, this building has 32 units and 7 floors.

Has 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 had any evictions?

This building has 1 recorded eviction.

Is 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 is pet friendly.

Is 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 rent-stabilized?

500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 has rent-stabilized units.

Has 500 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 had any litigation cases?

This building has 3 housing court litigation cases.

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500 West 143 Street

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

32 units·7 floors·Built in 1930

3.2

7 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

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

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 500 West 143 Street

500 West 143 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.2/5 across 7 reviews, with 43% recommending it and 43% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 5 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated September 12, 2026. Located at 500 West 143 Street in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, this building has 7 floors and 32 units. Built in 1930, it is managed by Acorn Realty LLC and has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1, B, D, and C subway lines are nearby, providing access throughout Manhattan. Hamilton Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 500 West 143 Street highlight its appealing location and community spirit, with many residents enjoying the friendly neighbors and convenient amenities like elevators and in-unit laundry. However, significant concerns revolve around ongoing pest infestations and unresponsive management. Cleanliness and maintenance issues persist, with frequent reports of unauthorized package theft and maintenance delays. Noise levels vary, yet the building remains a mixed experience due to these drawbacks. Despite some tenants approving the management, the overall sentiment suggests a need for substantial improvements to create a more pleasant living environment.

Reviews of 500 West 143 Street

Former tenant·48 seconds ago

Ghost owners - mouse central

Pros

Great location - I loved how much happened at the park across the street

Cons

Pests all over and non responsive management

Former tenant·1 week ago

Rats, leaks, and bad managers

Pros

The super is responsive and helpful. Neighbors are friendly.

Cons

There is a rat and mouse infestation and top floor apartments consistently leak in the rain. Building owners and property management are unresponsive, neglectful, and act in bad faith. Will raise your rent obscene amounts and do not go through proper legal channels when issues are brought up. Want to push out long term residents.

Advice to the owners

If you want more money, make genuine improvements to the building and address issues beyond doing the bare minimum.

Building ratings

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 hours ago

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

Building average0.15Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class 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

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