Would renters recommend 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040?

100% of tenants who reviewed 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040?

67% of tenants who reviewed 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040 have any open violations?

This building has 64 open violations.

How noisy is 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040 had any litigation cases?

This building has 11 housing court litigation cases.

Is 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040 good cause eviction protected?

658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

658 W 188 St

Fort George, Manhattan, NY 10040

88 units·6 floors·Built in 1920

3.7

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

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

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 15 minutes ago

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

Building average0.72Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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17Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

658 W 188 St

Fort George, Manhattan, NY 10040

88 units·6 floors·Built in 1920

3.7

3 reviews

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About 658 W 188 St

658 W 188 St is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.7/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending it and 67% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 64 open violations, and 11 litigation cases. Data last updated October 25, 2026. This 6-floor, 88-unit building at 658 W 188 St in Fort George, Manhattan was built in 1920 and is managed by Alma Realty Corp. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Fort George is a residential area of Manhattan. The building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. The 1 and A subway lines are nearby, providing service in the area. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 658 W 188 St highlight spacious, well-lit apartments with strong heat and good water pressure, complemented by a friendly and helpful superintendent who maintains cleanliness. Residents appreciate the safe environment, renovated kitchens, and ample storage. However, concerns persist regarding owner responsiveness, particularly in addressing persistent pest infestations like bedbugs and mold issues, leading to tenant frustration. Noise levels are moderate, and neighbors are generally considered good. The building is rent stabilized, attracting tenants seeking value despite occasional maintenance and management challenges. Overall, it remains a recommended option for those valuing space and community over landlord responsiveness.

Reviews of 658 W 188 St

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Just fine uptown

Pros

Enjoyed the views, the neighbors (for the most part), LOTS of space and natural light, nice laundry room in the basement, always felt safe, good working elevator building

Cons

The commute from the train was ARDUOUS, I was always nervous ordering high value packages, management not the best at being responsive to maintenance requests

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Great super, awful owner

Pros

The super is amazing! Extremely helpful, easy to get in touch with, lives in the building, keeps the building as clean as possible, very friendly. Clean building Overall pretty quite Tons of heat in the winter

Cons

The owners are scum. At one point I had bedbugs for over a year bc they refused to get rid of them. They will not get rid of roaches or mice or anything unless you sue them. When they bought the building they tried to evict everyone and even tried to break into residences homes to scare them out. They over price units when the whole building is rent stabilized.

Advice to the owners

Deal with all the infestation and maintenance issues that are never fixed in the building and units!

17Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

32Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

32Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

15Class 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

In the neighborhood Fort George, New York.

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

Tenants report that 658 W 188 St, Manhattan, NY 10040 is not pet friendly.

Tenants rated owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Building owners and associates

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658-666 West Realty, Llc
3.7(3)
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1 building
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Alma Realty Corp
2.8(162)
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180 buildings
E
Efstahios Valiotis
3.7(3)
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1 building
S
Socratis Foradoulas
3.7(3)
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1 building

658-666 West Realty, Llc

3.7(3)

1 building

Alma Realty Corp

2.8(162)

180 buildings

Efstahios Valiotis

3.7(3)

1 building

Socratis Foradoulas

3.7(3)

1 building

32Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals