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515 West 156 Street
Washington Heights

515 West 156 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

30 Units

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Built in 1925

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5 Floors

3.9(4)
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 515 West 156 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants praise the spacious, updated units and good trash management at 515 W 156th St. The building's pest control, water pressure, and responsive super are lauded. Some mention occasional noise disturbances and lack of laundry facilities. Mixed reviews on owner responsiveness and elevator reliability. Suggestions include quicker maintenance responses and improved management communication. Overall, residents approve of the owner, recommend the building, but some caution about noisy neighbors and management. Despite minor drawbacks, the building's cleanliness, location, and overall maintenance make it a desirable option in the area.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 2 years ago
    Pretty great apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Big, updated apartment. Good trash management so it’s pretty clean apart from the occasional trash on the landings. Frequent pest control. Good super.
    Cons:
    Lack of laundry lol
    Over 3 years ago
    Good space and nice
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Apartment has good space. Short hallways. Garbage situation is good.
    Cons:
    No elevator and the door some times messes up.
    Advice to owner:
    Quicker response to maintenance request
    Available Listings In 515 West 156 Street
    STUDIO:
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    1 BED:
    0 units
    2+ BEDS:
    1 units

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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 515 West 156 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.43 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    10
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 11, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    20
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 11, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    13
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 11, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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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
    I
    Isaac Schwed
    3.3(5)
    Agent•
    3 Properties•71 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    R
    Rh 515-519 West 156 Street LLC
    3.9(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•30 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    E
    Exclusive Management LLC
    2.9(11)
    Corporate Owner•
    9 Properties•190 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 19

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