Would renters recommend 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032?

50% of tenants who reviewed 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032?

25% of tenants who reviewed 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 have any open violations?

This building has 35 open violations.

When was 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1920, this building has 44 units and 6 floors.

Is 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 good cause eviction protected?

838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Has 838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 had any litigation cases?

This building has 7 housing court litigation cases.

838 Riverside Drive

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

44 units·6 floors·Built in 1920

3.2

4 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

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 days ago

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

Building average0.79Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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8Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

838 Riverside Drive

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

44 units·6 floors·Built in 1920

3.2

4 reviews

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About 838 Riverside Drive

838 Riverside Drive is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.2/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending it and 25% approving of the owner. It records 2 evictions, 35 open violations, and 7 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. This 6-floor, 44-unit building at 838 Riverside Drive in Washington Heights, Manhattan was built in 1920 and is managed by 838 Riverside Drive LLC. It has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The building is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1, C, and A subway lines are nearby, providing service along the West Side of Manhattan. Washington Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Review summary

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 of 838 Riverside Drive

Former tenant·8 minutes ago

Overall, a great building

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

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Dirty and infested but affordable

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.

8Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

24Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

24Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

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

3Class 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

838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 is owned or managed by 838 Riverside Drive LLC.

Building owners and associates

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Izzy Jackson
2.8(5)
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3 buildings
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Mike Spira
2.8(5)
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3 buildings
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838 Riverside Drive Llc
3.2(4)
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1 building

Izzy Jackson

2.8(5)

3 buildings

Mike Spira

2.8(5)

3 buildings

838 Riverside Drive Llc

3.2(4)

1 building

24Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

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