Which neighborhood does 521 West 156 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 fall under?

In the neighborhood Washington Heights, New York

Does 521 West 156 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 have any open violations?

This building has 30 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 521 West 156 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 have bedbug infestations?

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

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521 West 156 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

20 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

3.1

7 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.

Worst landlord

This building is associated with one of NYC's 100 worst landlords.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 521 West 156 Street reveal a mix of positives and challenges. Tenants appreciate well-heated units, decent water pressure, renovated apartments, and generally friendly neighbors. Garbage management is often praised for regular service with proper bins. However, building upkeep and cleanliness receive mixed feedback; some report dingy areas, persistent trash outside, and pest issues. Noise from street and occasionally neighboring units can be problematic. Front door buzzer and lock malfunctions are a recurring concern, alongside package theft and suspicious activities nearby. Responsiveness of management and super varies, with calls for improved maintenance and security measures to enhance tenant experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·31 minutes ago

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Pros

quiet, decent neighbors

Cons

dingy, no laundry

Former tenant·9 months ago

Decent Units, No Pests. Slow Repairs. Package Thieves. Drug Dealers.

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 the owners

Get on top of things, please. Previous management company was. better.

Building ratings

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Pest control

Water pressure

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Neighbors

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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 4 days ago

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

Building average1.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

9Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

19Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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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Decent Units, No Pests. Slow Repairs. Package Thieves. Drug Dealers.

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