Would renters recommend 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032?

100% of tenants who reviewed 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032?

67% of tenants who reviewed 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 have any open violations?

This building has 5 open violations.

Is 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 is pet friendly.

Does 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 have a doorman, elevator or laundry?

280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 has an elevator and a laundry room.

Is 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 rent-stabilized?

280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 has rent-stabilized units.

What are the biggest complaints about 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032?

Tenants rated owner responsiveness below average at this building.

Which neighborhood does 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 fall under?

In the neighborhood Washington Heights, New York.

Has 280 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

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280 Ft Washington Avenue

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

37 units·6 floors·Built in 1915

3.5

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Worst landlord

This building is associated with one of NYC's 100 worst landlords.

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About 280 Ft Washington Avenue

280 Ft Washington Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending it and 67% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 5 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Managed by 280 Fort Washington Avenue Corp, the building at 280 Ft Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, Manhattan has 6 floors and 37 units. Built in 1915, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. 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 A, C, and 1 subway lines are close by, providing service in the area. Washington Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for 280 Ft Washington Avenue indicate a mix of experiences among residents. The building is generally well-maintained, offering spacious units with good heating and water pressure. Many tenants appreciate the friendly neighbors and overall livability. However, concerns about slow maintenance response times and ongoing issues with package theft have been noted. Noise levels can be problematic, and garbage management could be improved. Despite some management responsiveness issues, the building remains a recommended choice for those seeking a decent living environment in a vibrant neighborhood. Rent stabilization status varies among tenants.

Reviews of 280 Ft Washington Avenue

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Well Kept Building in the Hights

Pros

The building is pretty well maintained and the apartments are usually well finished. You get a good amount of space in each apartment.

Cons

Noisy neighbors are not addressed, the super is not very responsive, lots of package theft in the lobby

Former tenant·Over 4 years ago

Good experience at 280 Ft Wash

Pros

Stayed pretty clean, super is responsive and friendly, trash and laundry easy

Cons

No big complaints

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Cleanliness

Trash management

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 19 hours ago

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

Building average0.13Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

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Well Kept Building in the Hights

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