647 West 172 Street,Manhattan, NY 10032
31 Units
•Built in 1917
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 647 West 172 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 647 WEST 172 STREET in Manhattan mention the building being a fine place with large units and good location. However, concerns are raised about owners' irresponsiveness in addressing issues like cleanliness and maintenance. Despite the quiet neighbors and well-maintained amenities, street noise on lower floors and communication challenges with the management office remain drawbacks. There are mixed feelings towards approving the owners, but the majority recommend staying in the building due to the apartment's good condition and peaceful environment.
Reviews (3)
2.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Irresponsible Owners, Fine building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice big units, friendly neighbors
Cons:
owners would not fix any issues
Advice to owner:
listen to your tenants
2.62 stars
Over 4 years ago
It is okay
Former Tenant
Pros:
Cheap, large units, good location
Cons:
Sometimes lobby isn’t clean. Owners never respond to anything.
Building Ratings
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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 5 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 647 West 172 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.93 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
14
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jan 14, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser pipe in the 2nd room from north located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
15
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Aug 24, 2025: 567 (c) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 hmc: abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout yard
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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
G
George Huang
2.5(21)
Agent•
22 Properties•626 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 78
W
Wilson Cedillo
3(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•31 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
A
647 Associates LLC
3(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•31 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
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