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Recent tenant reviews for 686 West 204 Street reflect concerns about cleanliness, pest control, and noise levels. Positive aspects include spacious units and good heating. However, issues like roaches, noise disturbances, and unresponsive management are highlighted. Suggestions include improving cleanliness, pest control, and hiring a new super. While some recommend the building for its large apartments and heating, others express disappointment in the maintenance and management's lack of initiative. Recommendations include screening tenants better and taking pride in the property to enhance residents' living experience.
Reviews (4)
1.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
Roaches are everywhere
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good price and spacious units
Cons:
Roaches everywhere. Illegal daycare being run down the hall, and bands practice. People walk around the halls drunk at night.
Advice to owner:
Clean the building and pest control.
3.25 stars
Over 4 years ago
Cozy but old
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice heating, extra large apartment
Cons:
Leaky pipes bringing waterbugs
Advice to owner:
Nice apartments but screen your tenants
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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 4 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 686 West 204 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.45 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
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
21
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Aug 20, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling, north and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6h, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 26, 2025: § 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 at compactor closet door at west at public hall, 6th story
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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
Alert:
One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
D
Dio Delrosario
2.7(4)
Site Manager•
1 Property•48 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
W
686 W. 204TH Street LLC
2.7(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•48 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Mark Scharfman
3.3(276)
Worst Landlord•
Agent•
133 Properties•3780 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 207
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