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521 West 175 Street
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521 West 175 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10033

21 Units

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Built in 1907

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5 Floors

3.2(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 521 West 175 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 521 West 175 Street in Manhattan reveal mixed experiences. While residents appreciate the spacious rooms and updated appliances, issues regarding noisy surroundings, mouse problems (promptly addressed), and occasional disruptive behaviors in common areas have been noted. Some commend the responsive owner but express frustration with maintenance communication. Suggestions include improving cleanliness, garbage management, and water service consistency. Despite concerns, the building's location, room sizes, and neighborly atmosphere are highlighted. However, parking challenges and certain hygienic issues are areas for potential enhancement.

    Reviews (3)

    5 months ago
    Violated the law and moved us in without fire escape
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    I like my room size and the updated appliances
    Cons:
    On a busy street, always people outside, mouse issue was quickly resolved
    10 months ago
    Large bedrooms (rare) in an authentic NYC neighborhood
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - bedrooms are a good size
    - 10ish min walk from AC1
    - literally right off the highway, so a car ride is very convenient
    Cons:
    - parking in the entirety of the heights is insane. Not one point in the year can you find a spot.
    - the lobby of the building and the stairwell can get very very very smelly due to some hygiene / living quality issues of the older residents
    - people use the stoop to smoke and block the stairs. This makes it hard for older residents to walk, especially since there is no real handrail.
    Advice to owner:
    Install a handrail on the stairs. I’ve seen a few older folks slip or lose balance. Salt isn’t enough in the winter. Get the city to do wellness checks on older residents

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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 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 521 West 175 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.14 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
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    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
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 16, 2016: section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective parapet wall
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 12, 2016: section 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove the illegal fastening consisting of an electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
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    Missing information/filings
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    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
    C
    Chase Horman
    3.9(22)
    Head Officer•
    19 Properties•181 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    G
    Gezima Fiseku
    3.2(3)
    Shareholder•
    1 Property•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
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    Nz 175 W. 521, LLC
    3.2(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    C
    Chris Lukacs
    3.9(20)
    Officer•
    15 Properties•155 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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