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 6 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

3.0

6 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

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 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

Former tenant·20 minutes 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.

Former tenant·10 months ago

Crazy Neighbors and Roof Leaks

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 the owners

Maintain your building.

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 4 days ago

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

Building average0.30Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class 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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