Would renters recommend 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032?

50% of tenants who reviewed 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032?

30% of tenants who reviewed 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032 have any open violations?

This building has 10 open violations.

Which neighborhood does 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032 fall under?

In the neighborhood Washington Heights, New York.

Is 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032 is pet friendly.

When was 56 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1915, this building has 42 units and 6 floors.

56 Fort Washington Ave: Apartment Building Reviews & Info

56 Fort Washington Ave

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

42 units·6 floors·Built in 1915

3.0

10 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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Cleanliness

Trash management

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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 5 days ago

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

Building average

0.23Violations per unit

NYC average

0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

How much is the rent here? does rent increase much?

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About 56 Fort Washington Ave

56 Fort Washington Ave is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 10 reviews, with 50% recommending it and 30% approving of the owner. It records 5 evictions, 10 open violations, and 9 litigation cases. Data last updated November 3, 2026. Located at 60 Fort Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, Manhattan, this building has 6 floors and 42 units. Built in 1915 and managed by Fort Washington Estates LLC, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It 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 close by, providing service in the area. 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. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 56 Fort Washington Ave emphasize the building's spacious apartments, convenient access to public transport, and excellent neighbors. Residents praise the helpful superintendent and decent heat and water pressure. However, maintenance issues are prevalent, particularly regarding garbage management and pest control, with many noting a serious rodent problem in the basement. Management responsiveness has been criticized as slow, and there are concerns over safety in the laundry area. Overall, while the building has strong community aspects and a good layout, prospective renters should be aware of the significant maintenance issues.

Reviews of 56 Fort Washington Ave

Former tenant·8 minutes ago

iffy management co

Pros

amazing neighbors and super!

Cons

management co is very disorganized and slow to respond with the correct info

Former tenant·11 months ago

Amazing Super, Medicore Management

Pros

Amazing super Elevator Laundry Subways

Cons

Outdated laundry Elevator issues Noisy due to being by hospitals

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Immediately hazardous

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

7Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

7Class 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

Tenants rated cleanliness, garbage management, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

This building has 5 recorded evictions.

7Class 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

56 Fort Washington Ave

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