251 Ft Washington Avenue,Manhattan, NY 10032
46 Units
•Built in 1912
•8 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 251 Ft Washington Avenue
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Recent tenant reviews for 251 Ft Washington Avenue commend its clean, well-maintained pre-war charm, spacious apartments, and friendly neighbors. The building benefits from a convenient location near public transit and parks, with quiet surroundings favored by many. Tenants appreciate the attentive and kind live-in super but often face challenges reaching the overall management, which is sometimes unresponsive or difficult to contact. Common concerns include occasional pest issues, elevator malfunctions, noisy hospital sirens nearby, and sporadic package theft. Water pressure and heating are generally praised, while some units lack optimal lighting. Improvements in communication and pest control would enhance the living experience.
Reviews (8)
4.12 stars
1 week ago
Old and charming building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Cleanliness, friendly neighbors, big lobby
Cons:
Mail stolen, not the best communication with land lord
Advice to owner:
Better communication with landlord
3.38 stars
Over 1 year ago
First childhood home
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location
Interior design
Apt layout
Interior design
Apt layout
Cons:
Super
Landlord
Elevator issues, frequent
Landlord
Elevator issues, frequent
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
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 21 hours ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 251 Ft Washington Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.08 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
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:
Jun 13, 2022: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Immediately hazardous
3
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 13, 2025: § 27-2029 adm code provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 82, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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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
C
Christopher Fanelli
3.9(8)
Agent•
1 Property•46 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
F
251 Ft. Realty LLC
3.9(8)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•46 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
M
Metropolitan Equities LLC
3.7(45)
Corporate Owner•
15 Properties•389 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 7
M
Michael Felice
3.9(8)
Head Officer•
1 Property•46 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
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