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515 W 170 St
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515 W 170 St,
Manhattan, NY 10032

36 Units

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Built in 1917

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6 Floors

2.9(2)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Reviews (2)

    Over 2 years ago
    better maintenance please
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to transportation and amenities.
    Cons:
    Very run down, and had not been painted, in years outside door was rusted, I requested change after I fell from it. Sometimes I do have hot water to shower.I went into the apartment because it was cheap, but now the rent is higher. It was an "as is" so it was not in good condition except for the wooden floors. The kitchen floor is old and worn out. I requested repairs and fixing but very little was done. Only emergency repairs due to leaking from the ceiling. I stayed all these years because it was affordable now landlords have a free ride to charge more for buildings that are decaying and there is no investment in making it better for the tenants. I have not received my bank statement with my rent deposit either.
    Advice to owner:
    Work on being fair,we rent because we cannot afford a house.Please do not charge more than the legally allowed
    Over 3 years ago
    Predictable
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice size for what you pay. Relatively safe building - no break-ins when I lived on the 1st floor. Regular extermination.
    Cons:
    My next door neighbor would scream and slam furniture at all hours for about a year. Management took almost 2 months to return my security deposit. Roaches.
    Advice to owner:
    People over profits.

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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 W 170 St is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.55 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    4
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 12, 2025: § 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balcony east fire escape at building front
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    Hazardous
    10
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 11, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18153098 issued 11-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    6
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 12, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd 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
    L
    Langsam Prop Ser Corp
    2.6(64)
    Corporate Owner•
    88 Properties•2505 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 259
    Z
    Zanshin Realty LLC
    2.9(2)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    C
    Carlos Quezada
    2.9(2)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    B
    Bill Hirmes
    2.9(2)
    Agent•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3

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