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838 Riverside Drive
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838 Riverside Drive,
Manhattan, NY 10032

44 Units

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Built in 1920

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6 Floors

3.2(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 838 Riverside Drive
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews at 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, highlight respectful neighbors, a responsive live-in super, and a quiet environment as notable positives. However, issues include outdated rooms, occasional pest problems, and a slow response from management for maintenance requests. Complaints focus on poor garbage management, lack of pest control, and unaddressed plumbing issues. The building's favorable location and sizable apartments are appreciated, but concerns remain about cleanliness, security, and management efficiency. Suggested improvements include enhancing maintenance services, upgrading facilities, and addressing pest infestations promptly.

    Reviews (4)

    7 months ago
    Overall, a great building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    pretty quiet, respectful neighbors, and the live in super is amazing
    Cons:
    for the rooms that aren't updated, it truly is just an old place, things are outdated and there have been a couple roach issues but overall not a lot
    Over 2 years ago
    Dirty and infested but affordable
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The people living here are nice, and the apartments are large. There is laundry in the basement.
    Cons:
    The lobby and hallways were always dirty. Big problem with mail and packages being stolen. Lots of roaches throughout building, and rats in basement where the laundry is. The super never responds to maintenance requests. Had problems with ceiling falling in twice and dirty water come out the pipes.

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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 11 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 838 Riverside Drive is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.56 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 01, 2019: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south corner wall in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    14
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 29, 2025: § 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 inches from window sill at 2nd story balcony at north fire escape at center court
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    Immediately hazardous
    9
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 29, 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 fire door leading to east section 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
    I
    Izzy Jackson
    2.8(5)
    Agent•
    3 Properties•104 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
    M
    Mike Spira
    2.8(5)
    Head Officer•
    3 Properties•104 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    R
    838 Riverside Drive LLC
    3.2(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•44 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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