647 West 169 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

21 Units

Built in 1925

6 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 647 West 169 Street
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Recent tenant reviews highlight mixed experiences at 647 WEST 169 STREET. Positive aspects include proximity to the A train, good garbage management, and quiet neighbors. However, recurring issues involving pests, unresponsive management, and heating problems have been a concern. Some renters suggest professional pest control services to tackle the rodent problem and regular property cleaning. Despite some drawbacks, residents appreciate the peaceful environment and spacious apartments. Requested improvement in management responsiveness and maintenance frequency to enhance overall living satisfaction.

Reviews (4)

Over 2 years ago
Not the worst of NYC, but also not good by outside standards
Former Tenant
Pros:
Less expensive and close to the A train, good Super
Cons:
Old building, been dealing with cockroaches and a reeking smell in our apartment ever since moving in. Management unresponsive except when threatening to call 311.
Over 3 years ago
Pretty bad management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet, peaceful, lots of light.
Cons:
Terrible lunatic neighbor in 6B. Unresponsive when fixes are requested.
Advice to owner:
Be more involved in the needs of your tenants.

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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 13 hours ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 647 West 169 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.23 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
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class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jan 17, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood molding at door to rear yard in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
4
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 29, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stone parapet cap and mortar at parapet wall building front , 6th story
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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
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647 West 169TH LLC
3.2(4)
Corporate Owner
1 Property21 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
T
Tissa Management
3.3(48)
Corporate Owner
35 Properties684 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 23
M
Morris Sarway
3.2(4)
Head Officer
2 Properties41 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
A
Aaron Lowinger
3.2(4)
Agent
1 Property21 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0

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