Would renters recommend 534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

67% of tenants who reviewed 534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

17% of tenants who reviewed 534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have any open violations?

This building has 57 open violations.

Who owns or manages 534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 is owned or managed by Shamco Management Corp.

What are the biggest complaints about 534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031?

Tenants rated owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Which neighborhood does 534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hamilton Heights, New York.

534 West 147 Street

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

21 units·5 floors·Built in 1930

3.2

6 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average2.71Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

534 West 147 Street

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

21 units·5 floors·Built in 1930

3.2

6 reviews

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About 534 West 147 Street

534 West 147 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.2/5 across 6 reviews, with 67% recommending it and 17% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 57 open violations, and 14 litigation cases. Data last updated October 27, 2026. Built in 1930, this 5-floor building at 534 West 147 Street in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan has 21 units and is managed by Shamco Management Corp. The Hamilton Heights area is a residential neighborhood in Manhattan, characterized by its historic architecture and proximity to parks. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1, B, D, and C subway lines are nearby, providing service throughout Manhattan. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Review summary

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Reviews for the building at 534 West 147 Street highlight its advantageous location near food and public transport, along with a friendly management team and neighbors. Residents enjoy useful amenities like laundry facilities and decent water pressure. However, maintenance issues, including pest control and heating problems, have been major pain points, coupled with inconsistent owner responsiveness. Noise levels vary, with some describing a loud neighborhood. While the building has potential, several tenants urge improvements in management and upkeep for a better living experience. Despite these challenges, some tenants still recommend considering this location.

Reviews of 534 West 147 Street

Former tenant·52 seconds ago

Alright, Could Do Better.

Pros

It is nearby plenty of food stores and public transportation.

Cons

Loud neighbors. Loud neighborhood. Building is low maintenence.

Former tenant·9 months ago

Nice super, personable management company

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 if 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.

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

23Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

23Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

18Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

18Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

534 West 147 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 has rent-stabilized units.

This building has 14 housing court litigation cases.

Building owners and associates

A
Alan Shamah
3.3(49)
·
32 buildings
C
Carl Zekaria
3.2(52)
·
32 buildings
W
West 147th Street Equities Llc
3.0(16)
·
4 buildings
S
Shamco Management Corp
3.2(69)
·
35 buildings

Alan Shamah

3.3(49)

32 buildings

Carl Zekaria

3.2(52)

32 buildings

West 147th Street Equities Llc

3.0(16)

4 buildings

Shamco Management Corp

3.2(69)

35 buildings

23Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

18Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals