Would renters recommend 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033?

0% of tenants who reviewed 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033?

40% of tenants who reviewed 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 have any open violations?

This building has 16 open violations.

Has 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 had any evictions?

This building has 2 recorded evictions.

Has 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 had any litigation cases?

This building has 12 housing court litigation cases.

Which neighborhood does 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 fall under?

In the neighborhood Washington Heights, New York.

501 West 173 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10033

20 units·6 floors·Built in 1911

2.3

5 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.80Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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6Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

501 West 173 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10033

20 units·6 floors·Built in 1911

2.3

5 reviews

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About 501 West 173 Street

501 West 173 Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 2.3/5 across 5 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 40% approving of the owner. It records 2 evictions, 16 open violations, and 12 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. This 6-floor, 20-unit building at 501 West 173 Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan was built in 1911 and is managed by New City Management LLC. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. The Washington Heights neighborhood is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of low-rise and mid-rise structures. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. Additionally, it is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The A, C, and 1 subway lines are nearby, providing service in and around Manhattan. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight significant issues in the building, including poor cleanliness, garbage management, and noise levels. Residents face challenges with pests, unresponsive owners, and delayed security deposit returns. Despite some positives like good neighborhood and sunlight, the building suffers from rat infestation, package theft, and lack of amenities like laundry. Improvement suggestions emphasize better garbage area maintenance and consistent heating. Renters express disappointment with management's handling of security deposits, leading to prolonged disputes. While some approve of the owner, overall, there is a lack of recommendation due to various maintenance and management shortcomings.

Reviews of 501 West 173 Street

Former tenant·4 months ago

old and broken building

Pros

Near Rec Center.

Cons

Above a church so it’s very loud. Leaking pipes in the unit above unit 12 made bathroom ceiling collapse.

Advice to the owners

Use building provided pest control services

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Building always has trash in the hallway

Pros

Friendly neighbors and pet friendly

Cons

Rats running around the door is always broken leading to drug addicts using in hallway garbage in hallways

Advice to the owners

Get rid of these rats first off that’s going in people apartments tear out the kitchen cabinets because a lot of the have gigantic holes under them that rats are coming through

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

10Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Built in 1911, this building has 20 units and 6 floors.

Tenants report that 501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 is pet friendly.

501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 has rent-stabilized units.

501 West 173 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Building owners and associates

M
Mariel Arismendy
2.3(5)
·
1 building
N
New City Management Llc
2.7(15)
·
6 buildings
B
Beyond 501 West Spe Llc
2.3(5)
·
1 building

Mariel Arismendy

2.3(5)

1 building

New City Management Llc

2.7(15)

6 buildings

Beyond 501 West Spe Llc

2.3(5)

1 building

10Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways