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511 West 186 Street
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511 West 186 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10033

35 Units

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Built in 1922

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5 Floors

2.6(7)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 511 West 186 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 511 West 186 Street reveal serious issues with pests, including mice infestation, bugs coming from various sources, and low cleanliness standards. Tenants complain about unresponsive management, lack of heat in winter, and difficulties with security deposits. While some appreciate the building's location and amenities like in-unit washer/dryer, concerns persist about noise levels and pest control. The consensus leans towards not recommending the building due to ongoing problems with pests, unaddressed maintenance issues, and management's lack of care.

    Reviews (7)

    Over 1 year ago
    Mouse infestation from hell/No heat in winter
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    nothing at all
    Cons:
    When I lived there, we had a mouse infestation from hell. It got to the point where we were calling the exterminator weekly. They destroyed SO MUCH. They ate through the baseboards, ate furniture, ate books, mouse piss and shit was everywhere. I threw out so much upon move out.
    My bathroom ceiling collapsed and I had crazy mold exposure, they didn't fix it.
    ALSO, the owners are jewish and wouldn't turn on our heat during weekends in the winter. Space heaters were running constantly.
    Broke the lease early because it was so bad
    Advice to owner:
    if you can't fix the building, sell it.
    Over 2 years ago
    Bugs, bugs, bugs
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Relatively inexpensive, but pretty bad overall
    Cons:
    Bugs: coming out of the walls, from under the door, up the drains, from the heat pipes, from the neighbors...
    Management operates like actual slum lords, including harassing elder tenants
    Every part gets "the landlord special" and if you can't fix it yourself, or are pretty handy, don't expect a smooth experience
    Advice to owner:
    Just fix the building already

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 511 West 186 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.22 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    19
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 04, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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    Hazardous
    47
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 02, 2024: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriage, household items, and construction materials under the staircase at public hall, 1st story
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    Immediately hazardous
    11
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 22, 2023: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
    E
    Ely Management LLC
    2.6(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•43 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    E
    Eli Harrar
    2.6(7)
    Agent•
    1 Property•35 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    M
    Miguel Manzano
    2.6(7)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•35 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    T
    Tzion Flats LLC
    2.6(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•35 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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