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536 West 143 Street
Hamilton Heights

536 West 143 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10031

25 Units

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Built in 1920

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6 Floors

2.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 536 West 143 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 536 West 143 Street highlight affordability and a great location as key benefits. Tenants note generally quiet neighbors and attentive garbage management. However, cleanliness is inconsistent, with some complaints about dirty hallways and unmaintained common areas. Heating quality and water pressure vary, and pest control remains problematic for several residents. Owner responsiveness is frequently criticized as slow or lacking communication. Lack of amenities like laundry and secure package areas is also mentioned. Improvements in management communication, maintenance, and building upkeep would significantly enhance the living experience here.

    Reviews (3)

    3 weeks ago
    Management is a nightmare
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Cheaper than most buildings.
    Cons:
    Pests (roaches and mice)
    Unfixed water damage
    Water shut off without notice
    Inconsistent landlord communication
    Inaccurate rental balance statements
    Advice to owner:
    Communicate with your tenants via email, send rent receipts, and do better.
    2 months ago
    Not well maintained
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    -Good water temp
    Cons:
    -No laundry
    -Not well maintained or cleanly
    -Unresponsive/unwilling super
    -No secure place for packages

    Building Ratings

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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 536 West 143 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.88 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    18
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 05, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
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    Hazardous
    33
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 05, 2025: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 and 27-2056.8 adm code - certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    21
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 21, 2025: § 27-2056.7 adm code: correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
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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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    Sam Klein
    2.7(45)
    Agent•
    48 Properties•1446 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 171
    R
    Rh 532-536 West 143 Street LLC
    2.8(11)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•49 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
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    Adrian Almanzar
    2.7(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•25 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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