652 West 163 Street,Manhattan, NY 10032
54 Units
•Built in 1923
•6 Floors
•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 652 West 163 Street
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Recent tenants' reviews for 652 West 163 Street highlight significant management issues, including poor cleanliness, maintenance delays, and security concerns. Despite some positive aspects like spacious units and friendly neighbors, consistent problems with pests, garbage management, and unresponsive management overshadow the living experience. Residents emphasize the urgent need for better building upkeep and more responsive supervision to enhance overall satisfaction. It is generally advised to exercise caution before considering a lease in this building due to the prevalent issues.
Reviews (4)
1.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
Continuous disappointment and water leak issues
Former Tenant
Pros:
Big apartments with good floor plans
Cons:
Terrible management
The washers & dryers are always out of order
The super has extended family that lives on the basement level and they use all the washer/dryers PLUS their private washer dryers all day
It’s impossible to get anything fixed
The super threatened my roommate
Terrible plumbing with constant leaks and issues
The washers & dryers are always out of order
The super has extended family that lives on the basement level and they use all the washer/dryers PLUS their private washer dryers all day
It’s impossible to get anything fixed
The super threatened my roommate
Terrible plumbing with constant leaks and issues
Advice to owner:
If the tenants aren’t permitted to have washer dryers in unit, but the super has a brand new washer dryer in a provate closet, the super’s family should not be permitted to use the communal washer dryers
1.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
Short term lease ONLY- do not agree to a lease over six months
Former Tenant
Pros:
The super does try- but most things are not up to standards.
Cons:
Empire is an inferior management company. Due to overdue bills, Con Ed threatens to turn off gas/electric services to the building every 2-3 months.
There is an increasing crime problem within apartments being broken into, tenant assault, and package theft.
The building is filthy and often smells despite the super trying.
The elevator is often broken, as is the front door to the building. FDNY has broken the front door twice in the last six months to provide an emergency exit for tenants.
Multiple persons have overdosed or bled out in the entry vestibule.
The laundry equipment is poorly maintained and usually takes extra funds to clean clothes properly.
There is an increasing crime problem within apartments being broken into, tenant assault, and package theft.
The building is filthy and often smells despite the super trying.
The elevator is often broken, as is the front door to the building. FDNY has broken the front door twice in the last six months to provide an emergency exit for tenants.
Multiple persons have overdosed or bled out in the entry vestibule.
The laundry equipment is poorly maintained and usually takes extra funds to clean clothes properly.
Advice to owner:
Either start investing into the building or it will only continue to get worse for you.
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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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 652 West 163 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.37 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
2
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 01, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Hazardous
47
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 27, 2024: § 27-2026 adm code repair the broken or defective connection westeline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 46, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
24
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 27, 2024: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower sash at first window at west in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 46, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Missing information/filings
1
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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Property Owners and Associates
E
Empire Mgmt America Corp
3.3(53)
Corporate Owner•
6 Properties•394 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 8
S
Steven Kurlander
3(48)
Officer•
8 Properties•477 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
R
Rasim Ramusevic
3(9)
Head Officer•
2 Properties•108 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
A
Acquisition America Viii LLC
2.3(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•54 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
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