Which neighborhood does 520 West 218 Street, Manhattan, NY 10034 fall under?

In the neighborhood Inwood, New York

Does 520 West 218 Street, Manhattan, NY 10034 have any open violations?

This building has 1 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 520 West 218 Street, Manhattan, NY 10034 have bedbug infestations?

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

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520 West 218 Street

Inwood, Manhattan, NY 10034

60 units·6 floors·Built in 1927

3.5

3 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

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

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

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Just an ok apartment

Pros

Water pressure Heat Access to trains Inwood park

Cons

Washer and Dryers are terrible Building is dirty

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Average Price, Needs Some Updates

Pros

Pretty affordable for the area

Cons

Ongoing problem with roaches, shared washer/dryers often broken, problems with heat every winter

Advice to the owners

The bug problem needs fixing first. Some cosmetic updates would be nice.

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 days ago

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

Building average0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

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