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574 West 161 Street
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574 West 161 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

31 Units

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Built in 1910

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5 Floors

2.1(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 574 West 161 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 574 WEST 161 STREET highlight severe issues like pest infestations, poor maintenance, and unresponsive management. Tenants face challenges with cleanliness, heating, and pest control, causing discomfort and health risks. Despite some positive aspects like good neighbors and location, the consensus leans towards disapproval due to recurring problems and management negligence. Suggestions include taking urgent action on maintenance, providing essential appliances promptly, and improving communication and accountability. Overall, a cautious approach is advisable for potential renters considering this building.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 4 years ago
    Landlord is a slumlord
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    I love the neighbors in the building.
    Cons:
    The super is rude, fixes nothing, is anti Semitic, has assaulted other tenants. Landlord fixes nothing. We have roaches, waterbugs, mice, rats, and bedbugs on the 2nd floor and they’re spreading. Plumbing is falling apart. Leaks and mold in many apartments the LL usually just paints over.

    Heat and hot water rarely work properly during the winter. Multiple space heaters are a necessity living here.
    Advice to owner:
    Hire an actual super, provide your tenants with basic legally required living conditions. Stop illegally raising our rent.
    Over 4 years ago
    Bed Bug Nightmare
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice super, mostly nice neighbors, great area
    Cons:
    Poisoned my dog with chemical treatment of bedbug ( never resolved eventually moved out 600$ out of my own pocket later )
    Never received security deposit back or required report on what charges were deducted
    No fridge or stove for first 3 weeks living there despite continued assurances

    Advice to owner:
    Treat your tenants better !

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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 574 West 161 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.25 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    6
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 24, 2023: § 27-2026 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection ... in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    23
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 04, 2023: § 27-2026 adm code replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    10
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 15, 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 hinges at door leading to south yard at public hall, 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
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
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    574 W161 LLC
    2.1(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•31 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    D
    Dov Schreiber
    2.1(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•31 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    M
    Michael Haas
    2.1(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•31 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    G
    Grisham Fatjon
    2.1(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•31 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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