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521 West 156 Street
Washington Heights

521 West 156 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

20 Units

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Built in 1900

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5 Floors

3(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 521 West 156 Street
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    Recent tenant reviews for 521 WEST 156 STREET in Manhattan highlight a mix of experiences. Positive aspects include diligent garbage management, good heat and water pressure, and renovated units. However, concerns revolve around slow repairs, package theft, noise levels, and challenging neighbors. Some reviewers mention pest control issues and management responsiveness as areas needing improvement. Overall, the building offers reasonable rents, good neighbors, and proximity to transit and amenities. Suggestions for the management center on enhancing maintenance efficiency and addressing security issues promptly to improve the living experience for residents.

    Reviews (6)

    6 months ago
    Decent Units, No Pests. Slow Repairs. Package Thieves. Drug Dealers.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The unit is nice and recently renovated. Heat and insulation are good. Generally quiet building. No pests. Garbage handling is very diligent.
    Cons:
    Management company is very slow and difficult to get in touch wih. Front door buzzer is often broken. Packages stolen on multiple occasions. (Alleged) drug dealers reside in building and let their customers in. Dogs pee in foyer.
    Advice to owner:
    Get on top of things, please. Previous management company was. better.
    Over 1 year ago
    Crazy Neighbors and Roof Leaks
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It’s cheap and a decently renovated unit.
    Cons:
    The roof began leaking and I had severe water damage. Floor tiles were broken. There were constant bugs (bees, wasps, etc) inside the apartment. The woman downstairs from me constantly called 311 claiming I was making noise when I wasn’t even home or when I was sleeping.
    Advice to owner:
    Maintain your building.

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 521 West 156 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.35 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
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    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
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 28, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 2nd window at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    5
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    May 15, 2024: § 27-2043.1 hmc install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 1, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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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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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
    A
    Anedy Tapia
    3(6)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    S
    Shaul Koplowitz
    3(58)
    Worst Landlord•
    Head Officer•
    30 Properties•979 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 52
    W
    521 W 156 LLC
    2.5(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•41 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    D
    Dov Schreiber
    3(6)
    Agent•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3

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