520 West 218 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10034

60 Units

Built in 1927

6 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
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 520 West 218 Street
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews for 520 WEST 218 STREET reveal mixed feedback. While the building offers good water pressure, efficient garbage management, and proximity to transit and parks, issues like poor cleanliness, faulty heating, persistent pest problems, and inadequate washer/dryer facilities are a concern. Residents appreciate affordability but highlight the ongoing roach infestation and slow owner responsiveness as significant drawbacks. Suggestions include prioritizing pest control and making necessary updates. Overall, the building is deemed average with room for improvement in maintenance and pest management.

Reviews (3)

Over 3 years ago
Just an ok apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
Water pressure
Heat
Access to trains
Inwood park
Cons:
Washer and Dryers are terrible
Building is dirty
Over 4 years ago
Average Price, Needs Some Updates
Former Tenant
Pros:
Pretty affordable for the area
Cons:
Ongoing problem with roaches, shared washer/dryers often broken, problems with heat every winter
Advice to owner:
The bug problem needs fixing first. Some cosmetic updates would be nice.

Building Ratings

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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 a day ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 520 West 218 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.01 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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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
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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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 11, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1k, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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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
S
218 Street Company LLC
3.5(3)
Corporate Owner
1 Property60 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 1
K
Krume Mojsoski
3.5(3)
Site Manager
1 Property60 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 1
A
Aaron Sussman
3.8(13)
Head Officer
4 Properties263 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 14
H
Helen Lebowitz
3.5(3)
Officer
1 Property60 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 1

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