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532 West 147 Street
Hamilton Heights

532 West 147 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10031

20 Units

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Built in 1930

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5 Floors

3.5(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

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 532 West 147 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 532 WEST 147 STREET in Manhattan highlight mixed feedback. The building offers renovated apartments with convenient amenities like a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Residents appreciate the responsive super but face issues with inconsistent hot water and noisy surroundings. Some find the building's pest control effective, while others struggle with old apartment conditions and maintenance responsiveness. Overall, the building's garbage management, neighbors, and pest control receive positive ratings. Potential tenants should consider noise levels and water pressure challenges before deciding to reside here.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    Decent for the heights
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Renovated apartment, dishwasher, laundry in unit, responsive super!
    Cons:
    We never have hot water, we are on the top floor but it never gets nice and hot
    Advice to owner:
    Learn to like taking cold showers
    Over 2 years ago
    Okay building overall
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good pest control
    Cons:
    Our apartment is old

    Hard to get anyone to fix anything (possible, but would require a few phone calls and follow-ups)

    Noise outside the building, especially during summer

    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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 532 West 147 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.9 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    6
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 28, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings, baseboard moldings, and trims, including inside of closets throughtout in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    19
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 28, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    13
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 21, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of vinyl tiles at floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st 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 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 78
    C
    Carl Zekaria
    3.3(47)
    Officer•
    32 Properties•1148 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 79
    W
    West 147TH Street Equities LLC
    3(15)
    Corporate Owner•
    4 Properties•83 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 7
    S
    Shamco Management Corp
    3.3(64)
    Corporate Owner•
    35 Properties•1302 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 103

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