217 Haven Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10033

49 Units

Built in 1920

6 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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Review Summary for 217 Haven Avenue
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Recent tenant reviews for 217 Haven Avenue highlight mixed experiences. While some appreciate the spacious units, river views, and responsive super, others are concerned about noise from neighbors, package theft, and pest issues. The building generally maintains cleanliness and garbage management well. Suggestions include improving communication for issue resolution and addressing noise disturbances effectively. Despite flaws like noisy neighbors and occasional theft, residents who value space and amenities may find this building suitable.

Reviews (3)

Over 2 years ago
bad management !
Former Tenant
Pros:
lots of space
Cons:
elevator didn’t work a lot
pests
stealing packages
Over 3 years ago
Edit: The upstairs neighbors have made it unbearable
Former Tenant
Pros:
Spacious apartments
Reasonable monthly rent
Super lives in building
Washer/Dryer in unit or in basement
Dishwasher
Hudson river views
Cons:
Can hear upstairs neighbors footsteps—this has become worse over time and I hear literally every move they make. Honestly I would stay away for this reason.
Creaky floors
Package thief living in building

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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 a day ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 217 Haven Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.73 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
9
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 08, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west and east walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 6th story
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Hazardous
19
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Feb 12, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling & all walls in south closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17321443 issued 04-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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Immediately hazardous
8
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 23, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door.
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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
B
Brian Garland
4(3)
Agent
1 Property49 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
H
217 Haven Avenue, LLC
3.8(5)
Corporate Owner
2 Properties98 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 5
M
Margaret Brunn
4(3)
Head Officer
1 Property49 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3

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