612 West 178 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10033

48 Units

Built in 1915

6 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
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 612 West 178 Street
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Recent tenants had mixed experiences living at 612 WEST 178 STREET, Manhattan. Some appreciated the convenient location, well-maintained garbage area, and spacious apartments, while others complained about noisy neighbors, faulty heaters, and cleanliness issues. Suggestions included improving noise control, adding a mailroom, and enhancing cleaning frequency. Despite the drawbacks like heating issues and maintenance problems, some still recommended the building for its location and responsive tenants. Management is advised to address maintenance concerns promptly to improve overall living conditions.

Reviews (3)

8 months ago
Most Horrible experience
Former Tenant
Pros:
The garbage area and the outside are kept clean
Cons:
Crackhead sleep in the building when it's cold
The heater sounds like gunshots at all hours of the day and night , get ready to be woken up.
Crazy neighbors , making noise in apartments,parties out side etc
Drug dealers parked right out side .
The apartments have high levels of lead in the walls
The washing machine in the basement take your money but don't always work
Water can get burning hot .
Advice to owner:
Fix the issues that need fixing
Over 3 years ago
Would recommend
Former Tenant
Pros:
Love how close to both subways this building is, close to many shops as well. The location is perfect the building is well maintained for a NYC building. Quiet building as well only in the summer you see a couple people outside
Cons:
Noise level is bad neighbors are loud and annoying and always in your business
Advice to owner:
Maybe try adding a mailroom

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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 4 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 612 West 178 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.02 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:
Oct 14, 2021: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 5 sq.ft. at north wall 5 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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Immediately hazardous
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class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
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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
Barry Rudofsky
3(132)
Head Officer
101 Properties4433 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 230
E
Efrain Brito
2.7(3)
Site Manager
1 Property48 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
B
Bronstein Properties, LLC
3.2(234)
Corporate Owner
156 Properties5649 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 263
S
Scott Silverman
3(141)
Officer
102 Properties4410 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 227

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