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515 West 168 Street
Washington Heights

515 West 168 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

84 Units

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Built in 1929

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6 Floors

3(9)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 8
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 515 West 168 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews highlight mixed feedback about the building at 515 West 168th Street. Positive aspects include responsive management, renovated units, and an excellent location near High Bridge Park. However, concerns revolve around noise levels, pest issues, unresponsive superintendents, and theft incidents. Suggestions for improvement include noise-insulating windows and better security measures. Overall, while some tenants appreciate the building's features, others caution against issues like poor management and persistent problems, making it essential for potential renters to weigh the pros and cons carefully before deciding to reside in this building.

    Reviews (9)

    Over 1 year ago
    avoid living this building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    affordable elevator building
    Cons:
    wall is too thin that could hear neighbor talking on the phone
    management company is terrible
    Over 1 year ago
    Close to CUMC, some renovated units
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Elevator, double locking doors, live in supe, excellent location
    Cons:
    Not all units are in the virtual doorman, landlord is somewhat unresponsive.

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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 3 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 515 West 168 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.09 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    6
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 02, 2024: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inchess from window sill at 4th story balcony at front east at fire escape
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 10, 2024: § 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 firedoor at public hall, 5th 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
    A
    Arturo Rojos
    3(9)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•84 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    W
    515 West 168TH Street, LLC
    3(9)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•84 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    J
    Jana Schmidt
    3.5(51)
    Officer•
    21 Properties•1036 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 45
    A
    Anoinette Travaglino
    3(9)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•84 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 7

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