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179 Bennett Avenue
Hudson Heights

179 Bennett Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10040

94 Units

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Built in 1960

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10 Floors

3.8(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 179 Bennett Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 179 Bennett Avenue highlight a friendly community and attentive staff, offering amenities like elevators and laundry. However, smoking issues persist due to NYC laws, affecting indoor air quality in some units. Several reviewers appreciate the spacious apartments and quiet neighborhood but criticize poor management, slow responsiveness, and maintenance delays. Suggestions include improving heat efficiency, implementing online rent payments, and enhancing pest control. Despite mixed opinions on management, the majority value the location and peaceful environment, while acknowledging the need for better communication and upkeep to elevate the overall living experience.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 3 years ago
    bennet
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Neighbors are friendly!! The super always response when we have a problem!
    Cons:
    Neighbors are smoking!
    Advice to owner:
    It says smoke-free, but people smoke because they have lived since 1988..
    Over 3 years ago
    Decent place
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Concrete makes the building fireproof and you don't hear your neighbors as much.
    Cons:
    Concrete makes it hard to mount things.
    Advice to owner:
    Get a digital payment system for rent.

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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 3 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 179 Bennett Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.18 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 15, 2017: § 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    15
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 05, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the foyer located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 14, 2017: § 27-2029 adm code provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
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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
    F
    Florence Edelstein
    3.1(54)
    Head Officer•
    25 Properties•1525 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 59
    B
    Bennett Realty LLC
    3.8(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•94 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    M
    Michael Edelstein
    3.2(48)
    Shareholder•
    22 Properties•1399 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 48
    E
    Edel Family Management Corp
    3.1(50)
    Corporate Owner•
    20 Properties•1327 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 52

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