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20 Avenue A
East Village

20 Avenue A,
Manhattan, NY 10009

56 Units

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Built in 1920

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5 Floors

2.8(10)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 20 Avenue A
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 20 Avenue A highlight a mixed experience for renters. Many praise the building's convenient location, some renovated units, a friendly doorman, and an attentive super. However, significant concerns include frequent pest infestations, poor noise control especially for street-facing apartments, and inconsistent heating. Numerous tenants report unresponsive and unprofessional management, with maintenance issues often unresolved, impacting overall satisfaction. Garbage management and cleanliness receive varied feedback, with some describing the building as dirty and mismanaged. While some renters recommend the building for its affordability and location, others strongly advise against moving in due to management and upkeep problems.

    Reviews (10)

    1 month ago
    Building used to be nice, now too many short term sublets. Loud and dirty
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The super is great
    Cons:
    No building manager, illegal short term sublets, very loud
    Advice to owner:
    Get a security guard
    9 months ago
    Leaks, bugs, & shady management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location, seemingly renovated unit, nice part time door man. Very kind super.
    Cons:
    Constant cockroaches. Dryer broke 1 week after move in, management refused to fix it or take money off my rent. The ceiling was damaged so every time it rained it leaked in multiple areas including directly over my bed. Windows aren’t sealed so snow and bugs come in from outside. Management held my security deposit for 2 months and only returned after threatening litigation.
    Advice to owner:
    I hope the state investigates their shady business practices
    Available Listings In 20 Avenue A
    STUDIO:
    0 units
    1 BED:
    1 units
    2+ BEDS:
    0 units

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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 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 20 Avenue A 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
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 04, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective grout on ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    6
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 15, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(a) hmc, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    8
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 15, 2025: § 27-2033 adm code provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement
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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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    Tristar Management Associates LLC
    3.3(126)
    Corporate Owner•
    73 Properties•997 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 48
    A
    Ashraf Ali
    2.8(10)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•56 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    E
    Elizabeth Assets LLC
    2.8(10)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•56 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    S
    Stephanie Buchheim
    2.8(10)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•56 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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