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550 West 157 Street
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550 West 157 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

74 Units

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Built in 1910

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10 Floors

2.7(8)
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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    Review Summary for 550 West 157 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 550 West 157th Street highlight convenient location near public transit and amenities, kind neighbors, and responsive staff. However, concerns include maintenance issues like drafty windows, leaks, pests, and slow management responses. Some reviews warn of persistent problems such as leaks, pests, and poor security measures, urging better owner responsiveness and building maintenance. Despite mixed opinions, residents value the building's affordability, friendly neighborhood, and proximity to transportation. It is suggested that improvements in addressing maintenance issues promptly and enhancing security measures would significantly enhance the living experience at this location.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 6 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.2 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 550 West 157 Street is better than the city.
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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:
    May 19, 2022: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the 4th room from north located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    11
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 02, 2023: § 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom from north at west located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 21, 2021: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 40, 4th story, 5th apartment from south at west
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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
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    541-7 W 180 St Associates
    2.7(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•134 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
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    1386 Associates,l.l.c. C/o Sdg Mgt. Corp
    2.7(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•105 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
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    145 Vermilyea Assoc L P C/o Sdg Mgmt Cor
    2.2(9)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•106 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 7
    A
    Alberto Aulet
    2.7(8)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•74 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (8)

    1 month ago
    Convenient location, kind neighbors, minor issues
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Access to public transit, proximity to groceries, restaurants, coffee shops; great light on higher floor apartments, responsive and proactive super
    Cons:
    Drafty windows, facade issues leading to leaks, elevators had issues regularly
    Advice to owner:
    Replacing windows and doing proper façade work would improve this building drastically
    9 months ago
    Avoid Avoid Avoid
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to trains
    Great neighbors
    Cons:
    The apartments are basically falling apartment the repairs don't fix the issue
    Save yourself the headache and avoid this building if you can. Read the hpd list of violations to see just how bad things are.
    Be prepared to live with mice and roaches
    Leaks when it rains
    Advice to owner:
    Do better
    Over 2 years ago
    Quiet place to live
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It was quiet, 2 elevators, nice neighborhood
    Cons:
    Pests, peeling paint in kitchen, ceiling light doesn’t work.
    Over 2 years ago
    Terrible management, stay away
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    None, stay away
    Cons:
    Lost count on how many leaks in 12 months.
    Took forever to respond
    Dirty building lobby
    Over 2 years ago
    Building Review
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The building is affordable and conveniently located next to the 1 train. The neighborhood is nice with lots of food and store, and neighbors are friendly. Mostly quiet outside of around the 4th of July when the kids get fireworks.
    Cons:
    Mail is constantly stolen due to tenants leaving doors open or opening for random buzz-in requests. Management is extremely slow to respond to issues, even health hazardous ones, unless tenant threatens to withhold rent. We also had a bed bug scare, and the apartment needs to do a serious mold treatment.
    Advice to owner:
    Respond to your tenants more promptly, particularly for issues like mold, or ceiling leaks, or bed bugs.
    Over 3 years ago
    Great spot and location!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Super attentiveness, dog friendly, right by the 1 train, great restaurants around
    Cons:
    Elevator breaks frequently
    Over 3 years ago
    4 months in
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location, friendly neighbors, renovated apartment spaces
    Cons:
    One Elevator goes out regularly, heavy rains have highlighted weak spots in the roof and ceilings on the 10th floor
    Advice to owner:
    Be more responsive to your tenants needs
    Over 3 years ago
    Nightmare Struggles with Management / Landlords
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good, nice neighbors in building. Spacious apartments. Good location. Right next to subway.
    Cons:
    Terrible landlords. Unresponsive to tenant needs. Management Staff that are abusive, liars and manipulators. Drug use in halls and stairwells and on rooftop. Overflowing trash area also used as a bathroom for random people from the streets (they urinate and defecate in it even while you’re putting your trash in!.) Front door locks always broken - huge safety hazard. Homeless sleeping in stairwells and hallways. Elevators never working, tenants often get stuck inside. Inconsistent heat, almost no hot water and low pressure. Gas leaks unattended to. Leaking walls and windows every time it rains.
    Advice to owner:
    Get it together. You could have a really nice building but you choose to neglect it and treat your tenants like their lives and safety don’t matter.
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