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496 West 159 Street
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496 West 159 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

26 Units

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Built in 1907

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6 Floors

2.8(3)
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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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 496 West 159 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 496 West 159 Street, Manhattan highlight the building’s convenient location near the C train and some appealing apartment fixtures. Tenants appreciate the proximity and occasional responsiveness of management. However, several issues persist, including inconsistent owner communication, challenges with maintenance such as malfunctioning dishwashers, and noise concerns both inside and outside the building. Cleanliness and garbage management received mixed feedback, with some tenants encountering pest problems. The lack of elevators and occasional water pressure issues also detract from comfort. While some renters recommend the building, others advise improvements in maintenance reliability and clearer landlord accessibility for a better residential experience.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    Would have stuck around if something cheaper didnt spring up
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nothing was so egregious that I had to leave or call 311, and the fixtures in my apartment are nice
    Cons:
    Very loud outside the building and in the hall. Tough to figure out who the landlord is and to get a hold of them.
    Advice to owner:
    Figure out your mail system!
    Over 2 years ago
    A super? What even is that?
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It’s close to the C train
    Cons:
    Quite literally everything else. It’s impossible to get the super’s attention or get ahold of him. Our dishwasher never worked since moving in two years ago. He told us the day we moved in to fix it with tape.

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 496 West 159 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.19 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 03, 2022: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    0
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 07, 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 latch set at vestibule door , 1st 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
    J
    Joseph Willner
    2.7(7)
    Head Officer•
    6 Properties•134 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    D
    Dov Schreiber
    2.8(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•26 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    F
    Fatjon Grishaj
    2.8(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•26 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    A
    1995 Amsterdam LLC
    2.8(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•26 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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