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657 West 161 Street
Washington Heights

657 West 161 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

48 Units

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Built in 1915

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6 Floors

2.8(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 657 West 161 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants express concerns about maintenance issues, security, and cleanliness at 657 West 161 Street. The building's prime location is appreciated, but issues like broken locks, unattended garbage, and drug-related incidents are prominent drawbacks. Residents suggest better management, increased security measures, and regular upkeep to enhance the living experience. The high turnover of tenants due to dissatisfaction with the building's condition is evident. It is recommended that the owner addresses these issues promptly to improve the overall quality of living for the residents.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 3 years ago
    657 West overall building concerns
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    About ten families has been living there for many years
    Cons:
    Front door lock is always broken.
    Over 4 years ago
    Needs Attention
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location is the only good thing.
    Cons:
    The building is unattended. With the proper management it will be the perfect building. Extremely disgusting, lobby door broken 97% of the time. Dirty, constantly has human feces around the hallways due to crackhead who loiter in the building due to the easy access. Needs a lighter paint color due to its darkness this makes it unsafe for tenants. Trash all over the building.
    Advice to owner:
    Maintain your building its extremely disgusting. Specially with covid it truly sucks.

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 657 West 161 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.81 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    15
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 03, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    38
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 07, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(b) hmc, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    33
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 07, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq at all wall and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18143008 issued 04-aug-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 15, 2025: § 27-2091(c) adm code the property has been issued an order to identify and address underlying conditions and violations related to the order. failure to comply may result in extensive repair work to correct underlying conditions and related violations by hpd. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become tax liens on the property
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    Property Owners and Associates
    J
    Jesus Huidobro
    2.8(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•48 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    D
    David Gold
    2.8(3)
    Shareholder•
    3 Properties•163 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    H
    161 Holding Ltd
    2.9(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•143 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
    M
    Marin Hellman
    2.8(3)
    Shareholder•
    1 Property•48 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3

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