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534 West 147 Street
Hamilton Heights

534 West 147 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10031

21 Units

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Built in 1930

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5 Floors

3.2(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 534 West 147 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 534 West 147 Street highlight positive aspects like a responsive super and management, with the willingness to accommodate tenants' needs. However, concerns include pest control issues, inconsistent exterminator visits, and occasional management lapses. Some residents appreciate the building's location and amenities, while others note heating and maintenance challenges, emphasizing the need for improved landlord responsiveness and tenant care. Despite mixed feedback, the general consensus leans towards recommending the building for its convenience and community vibe, with suggestions for better upkeep and communication from the management.

    Reviews (5)

    Over 2 years ago
    Nice super, personable management company
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Laundry in the building, great. The building super is very nice and responsive. When we decided to break our lease early, the building management company was willing to let us out without penalty if we found replacement tenants. We ended up staying for the entire duration of the lease, but appreciated that this option was on the table after I asked the management company of this was possible. The neighbors are friendly if you say hi when you see them regularly and get to know them.
    Cons:
    There are old apartments and new apartments in this old building, so roaches can be an issue if you aren't clean. This is only a problem if you don't take out trash regularly, so this wasn't an issue for us. Also, lots of rats in the outdoor trash cans.
    Over 3 years ago
    West 147th Street
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The building is located near several convenient places (trains, bodega, CVS, super markets, riverbank park)
    Cons:
    Exterminator does not come monthly as promised, virtual doorman breaks down half the time, management is not very responsive
    Advice to owner:
    Stay true to your promises

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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 534 West 147 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.76 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    9
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 22, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd 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 18, 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 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18102452 issued 19-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    10
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 02, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash glass pane at south/east window at public hall stairs, 2nd story
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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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