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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.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 3 days ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.35 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
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
F
F-astroid 234e50-sat LLC
3.3(13)
Corporate Owner•
4 Properties•122 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Movado Realty LLC
2.4(10)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•101 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
R
Redrock-fo LLC
3.2(12)
Corporate Owner•
6 Properties•172 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
A
Acquisition America X LLC
2.8(14)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•100 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
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-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (4)
1.88 stars
Over 1 year 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
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 1 year 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.
Advice to owner:
Either start investing into the building or it will only continue to get worse for you.
3.38 stars
Over 3 years ago
Better upkeep needed
Former Tenant
Pros:
Friendly neighbors, sense of community
Cons:
Building is not in great shape. Surface-level repairs made but needs better maintenance.
2.25 stars
Over 3 years ago
Don’t live here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Most of the neighbors are really cool. And laundry in the basement is pretty accessible.
Cons:
So many roaches, garbage is not well maintained. The super as well as the management company are non-responsive. Constant thefts from the “mail room.”
Advice to owner:
Answer your phone.
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