Would renters recommend 654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032?

0% of tenants who reviewed 654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032?

0% of tenants who reviewed 654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 have any open violations?

This building has 7 open violations.

When was 654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1915, this building has 50 units and 6 floors.

Has 654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 had any litigation cases?

This building has 14 housing court litigation cases.

In the past year, did any apartments in 654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

654 West 161 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

50 units·6 floors·Built in 1915

2.3

2 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

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Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

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Neighbors

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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 15 hours ago

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

Building average0.14Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

654 West 161 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

50 units·6 floors·Built in 1915

2.3

2 reviews

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About 654 West 161 Street

654 West 161 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 2.3/5 across 2 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 0% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 7 open violations, and 14 litigation cases. Data last updated October 27, 2026. Built in 1915, this 6-floor building at 654 West 161 Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan has 50 units and is managed by Ventura Land Corp. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Washington Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. The 1, C, and A subway lines are close by, providing convenient transit options throughout the city. Additionally, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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Reviews of 654 West 161 Street

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Rent! If you like living with mice, roaches and RATS!

Pros

The building is big. Apartments are big. The other tenants are kind for the most part, especially those who have been there for decades! Mgmt does respond quickly to complaints.

Cons

- Packages stolen - Rats seen in apt - Mice running around in apartment due to numerous holes in walls. -always having a boiler issue so no heat or hot water Sometimes tenants litter in hallways

Advice to the owners

Revamp!!!!! It looks nice but turns into a disastrous experience as a tenant.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

TOTAL SHIT HOLE.

Pros

NOTHING. Horrible place.

Cons

Always noisy. Property management does not reply to complaints. Hot water takes 10 mins to start running. Ceilings leak. So many cockroaches. Water randomly turned off without notice. This place is a shithole.

Advice to the owners

Go to hell.

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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

654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 is not covered by good cause eviction protections.

This building has 1 recorded eviction.

654 West 161 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 has rent-stabilized units.

Building owners and associates

R
Riverside Ventura Llc
2.3(2)
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1 building
G
Gustavo Moran
3.1(54)
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25 buildings
K
Kavi Sukhram
2.3(2)
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1 building
J
Jose Mejia
2.3(2)
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1 building

Riverside Ventura Llc

2.3(2)

1 building

Gustavo Moran

3.1(54)

25 buildings

Kavi Sukhram

2.3(2)

1 building

Jose Mejia

2.3(2)

1 building

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways