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201 W 120 St
South Harlem

201 W 120 St,
Manhattan, NY 10027

42 Units

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Built in 1900

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7 Floors

3.2(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 201 W 120 St
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 201 WEST 120 STREET reveal a mixed living experience. Tenants appreciate the friendly neighbors and consistent garbage management, with some praising the porter’s efforts and good water pressure. The building's location is seen as advantageous, with rent stabilization and pet allowance noted positively. However, significant concerns include persistent pest infestations, notably roaches, and frequent heating issues. Owner responsiveness is widely criticized as slow or dismissive, leading to delayed repairs and frustrations. Noise levels vary, but some find the environment quiet. Improvements in maintenance, pest control, and more attentive management would greatly enhance residency satisfaction.

    Reviews (5)

    4 days ago
    NIEUW Management/ Brecco avoid at all costs!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The porter works hard to keep the garbage at bay and the building as clean as possible.
    Cons:
    Management is non responsive. The super doesn’t give any information about what is going on when there are repairs. It’s takes months to get anything done. The heat and hot water go out every 2-3 months for a few days.
    Advice to owner:
    Be responsive to the needs of the tenants. Do better.
    Over 3 years ago
    It’s okay for what I pay
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Rent controlled
    Everyone in the building is nice
    Pets allowed
    Cons:
    Roaches
    Package thief’s in building
    Outdated
    Advice to owner:
    It would be good to update the building and not just paint everything an ugly shade of yellow

    Building Ratings

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    Garbage Management
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    Pest Control
    Water Pressure

    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 11 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 201 W 120 St is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.85 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    3
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 19, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqaure feet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Hazardous
    36
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 25, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer system from building entrance to north wall in foyer in the foyer located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    39
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 19, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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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
    E
    Emilio Lopez
    3.2(5)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•42 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    N
    Nieuw Amsterdamp Property Management
    2.6(39)
    Corporate Owner•
    20 Properties•547 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 23
    D
    David Brecher
    3.2(5)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•42 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    B
    Breco 201W120 LLC
    3.1(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•70 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4

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