526 West 147 Street,Manhattan, NY 10031
21 Units
•Built in 1920
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
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
Review Summary for 526 West 147 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 526 West 147 Street in Manhattan highlight severe cleanliness and pest control issues, along with disruptive neighbors and poor building management. Renters mentioned encountering roaches, mice, loud neighbors, stolen packages, and ineffective communication with management. Despite some positive notes on affordability and proximity to public transportation, the prevalent concerns about living conditions, safety, and unmet promises of amenities advise potential renters to avoid this property due to its multiple shortcomings and lack of proper upkeep and oversight.
Reviews (5)
1.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Never Again
Former Tenant
Pros:
Distance to ABCD and 1 trains.
Cons:
Roaches, mice, flies, drug dealers, packages stolen, bed bugs.
Advice to owner:
Get better.
4.25 stars
Over 3 years ago
Good price but sketchy at night
Former Tenant
Pros:
The rent price is really good
Cons:
It can get pretty sketchy during night times
Building Ratings
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Garbage Management
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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 526 West 147 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.38 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
4
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Apr 13, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox doors for apartments 4 and 53 at public hall, 1st story
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Hazardous
10
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Aug 28, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
15
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Aug 28, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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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)
Agent•
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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