Would renters recommend 179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040?

80% of tenants who reviewed 179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040?

80% of tenants who reviewed 179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 have any open violations?

This building has 17 open violations.

Which neighborhood does 179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hudson Heights, New York.

In the past year, did any apartments in 179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 have bedbug infestations?

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

Is 179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 rent-stabilized?

179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 has rent-stabilized units.

179 Bennett Avenue

Hudson Heights, Manhattan, NY 10040

94 units·10 floors·Built in 1960

4.0

5 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.

Highlights

Evictions

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Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

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

Building average0.18Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

About 179 Bennett Avenue

179 Bennett Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 4.0/5 across 5 reviews, with 80% recommending it and 80% approving of the owner. It records 3 evictions, 17 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated October 22, 2026. This 10-floor, 94-unit building at 179 Bennett Avenue in Hudson Heights, Manhattan was built in 1960 and is managed by Edel Family Management Corp. As a post-war building, it reflects the large-scale residential development typical of the era in Manhattan. Hudson Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. The A and 1 subway lines are nearby, providing service in the area. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. Rentals are not pet-friendly. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 179 Bennett Avenue highlight a mix of favorable and concerning aspects. Pros include a well-maintained and spacious building with friendly neighbors and responsive management, contributing to a supportive community feel. Cleanliness and pest control generally receive high marks. However, critiques point to inconsistent heat, maintenance challenges, and noise issues related to smoking neighbors. Renters recommend improved communication and online payment options to enhance tenant experience. While some tenants express discontent with management responsiveness and garbage issues, many still appreciate the building's charm, location, and overall living conditions, making it an option worth considering.

Reviews of 179 Bennett Avenue

Former tenant·just now

Well Kept Building

Pros

Well-maintained building, responsive super, friendly tenants, and a clean common area. The units are spacious with great amounts of storage. I really enjoyed living here and had very few issues during my time in the building.

Cons

Management could sometimes be difficult to reach, and the building's plumbing could use some improvement.

Advice to the owners

Continue maintaining the building and keeping the common areas clean. Improving communication with tenants would be nice. Offering an online tenant portal and modern options for paying rent would make things much more convenient for residents.

Former tenant·Over 4 years ago

bennet

Pros

Neighbors are friendly!! The super always response when we have a problem!

Cons

Neighbors are smoking!

Advice to the owners

It says smoke-free, but people smoke because they have lived since 1988..

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

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

1Class 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

Built in 1960, this building has 94 units and 10 floors.

179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

179 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 has an elevator and a laundry room.

This building has 4 housing court litigation cases.

Building owners and associates

F
Florence Edelstein
3.2(59)
·
25 buildings
B
Bennett Realty Llc
4.0(5)
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1 building
M
Michael Edelstein
3.2(50)
·
21 buildings
E
Edel Family Management Corp
3.2(54)
·
20 buildings

Florence Edelstein

3.2(59)

25 buildings

Bennett Realty Llc

4.0(5)

1 building

Michael Edelstein

3.2(50)

21 buildings

Edel Family Management Corp

3.2(54)

20 buildings

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

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

179 Bennett Avenue

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