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195 Bennett Avenue
Hudson Heights

195 Bennett Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10040

56 Units

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Built in 1939

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6 Floors

4.2(7)
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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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 195 Bennett Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants praise the building's cleanliness, efficient garbage management, responsive owner, and superb superintendents. The location near transit and pleasant neighbors are highlighted positives. Despite occasional noise concerns and some pest issues, the overall consensus leans toward recommending the building. Suggestions include better insulation for older units and more prompt management responses to tenant needs. Security cameras and proactive measures are appreciated, while ongoing repairs and pest control could be improved for a more comfortable living experience.

    Reviews (7)

    Over 2 years ago
    Best Super Ever!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Best super on the planet! Clean building, well kept, wonderful neighbors, a lovely lovely place to live!!!
    Cons:
    Rodent issue, but management was super helpful with handling the issue right away
    Over 2 years ago
    Its a Great apartment!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    -super is fantastic and super responsive and sweet. Really knows his stuff and quick response time.
    -quiet street
    Right by A and 1 trains
    Cons:
    It is an older building so insulation isn’t great. So can be cold when the heat isn’t on.

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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 14 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 195 Bennett Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.26 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
    8
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 23, 2024: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 3rd.,4th.,5th. and 6th. story. balconies at building front
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    Immediately hazardous
    7
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 30, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
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    Richard Scharf
    3.6(82)
    Officer•
    42 Properties•2361 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 106
    R
    195 Realty LLC
    4.2(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•56 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    R
    Rafit Lajqi
    4.2(7)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•56 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    M
    Martin Scharf
    3.7(101)
    Worst Landlord•
    Head Officer•
    44 Properties•2504 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 97

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