522 West 147 Street,Manhattan, NY 10031
21 Units
•Built in 1911
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Reviews (2)
3 stars
Over 3 years ago
Great location, good value
Former Tenant
Pros:
Multiple train lines within a few minute walk, good food in the area, close to multiple grocery stores
Cons:
People threw trash at bottom of the stairwell, no where to leave packages
3.12 stars
Over 4 years ago
Management Company dont manage at all
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close to public transportation.
Cons:
Neigbor are loud when is hot outside you would see everyone in the front of the building
Advice to owner:
Get a better management company. Shamco s*ck I think they never are working always is a problem to communicate with them.
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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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 522 West 147 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.8 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
10
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Sep 26, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
18
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 06, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane lower sash window at west wall at public hall, 1st story
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Immediately hazardous
10
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 06, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at boiler room
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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
Alan Shamah
3.3(45)
Head Officer•
32 Properties•1142 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 78
C
Carl Zekaria
3.3(47)
Site Manager•
32 Properties•1148 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 79
W
West 147TH Street Equities LLC
3(15)
Corporate Owner•
4 Properties•83 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 7
S
Shamco Management Corp
3.3(64)
Corporate Owner•
35 Properties•1302 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 103
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