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550 West 158 Street
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550 West 158 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

42 Units

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Built in 1925

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6 Floors

2.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 550 West 158 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 550 WEST 158 STREET reveal a mixed experience. Tenants appreciate the spacious units, good water pressure, and quality neighbors. However, there are concerns about maintenance issues including leaks, slow owner responsiveness, and poor management of the building. Some suggest urgent repairs, better upkeep, and more responsiveness from the landlord. Despite these drawbacks, there is recognition of the potential for improvement, especially in addressing tenant concerns promptly to enhance the overall living experience.

    Reviews (3)

    7 months ago
    My neighbors are what makes this building awesome otherwise….
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    As I stated, I absolutely love my neighbors. The apartment is spacious. The water pressure is great and the shower gets very hot.
    Cons:
    The ceiling leaks like crazy. Everything leaks. The landlord barely responds. His staff does their best, but they need more support.
    Advice to owner:
    Stop being cheap and pay for things to be done correctly, the first time. The tenants are tired of you, reaching out to you just as much as you’re tired of hearing from us.
    Over 1 year ago
    Room for improvement
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    I like that the garbage is well maintained, I like the entry way and the large mirror and how well lit the lobby is. I like the elevator.
    Cons:
    My unit specifically is gut renovated, but few others in my building are. The units above me are original, and for years, the 6th floor bathroom has leaked into my bathroom, causing molding on the ceiling and sporadic leaking through the drywall, lights, and fan. Also the counter in my. shower is caving in and the landlord has done nothing.
    Advice to owner:
    Make the necessary repairs to the units when asked the first time.

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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 5 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 550 West 158 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.35 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    18
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 17, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall
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    Hazardous
    53
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 15, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than ten square feet at window frame in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north original violation 18094810 issued 17-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    28
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 17, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd 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
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
    E
    550 Equities LLC
    2.7(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•42 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    H
    Henry Leon
    2.7(3)
    Officer•
    1 Property•42 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    J
    Jonathan Samet
    2.9(19)
    Worst Landlord•
    Head Officer•
    13 Properties•534 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 46
    U
    Us Realty Corp
    2.9(65)
    Corporate Owner•
    59 Properties•1738 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 89

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