Would renters recommend 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032?

34% of tenants who reviewed 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032?

34% of tenants who reviewed 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 have any open violations?

This building has 44 open violations.

Is 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 good cause eviction protected?

511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

In the past year, did any apartments in 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 have bedbug infestations?

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

How noisy is 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 had any litigation cases?

This building has 12 housing court litigation cases.

Is 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 is pet friendly.

Is 511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 rent-stabilized?

511 West 169 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 has rent-stabilized units.

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511 West 169 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

24 units·6 floors·Built in 1910

3.0

3 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

About 511 West 169 Street

511 West 169 Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 44 open violations, and 12 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Managed by Spode Realty LLC, the building at 511 West 169 Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan has 6 floors and 24 units. Built in 1910, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The A, C, and 1 subway lines are nearby, providing service throughout Manhattan. Washington Heights is a residential area of Manhattan.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for 511 West 169 Street indicate a mix of experiences, emphasizing the building's proximity to public transit and friendly neighbors as significant positives. However, residents have expressed serious concerns about management responsiveness and maintenance issues, including pest control and cleanliness. Many noted outdated appliances and inadequate heat levels. Some reviews highlighted a troubling safety situation due to neglect in securing proper building access. While some renters recommend the building for its location and community feel, others discourage potential tenants due to ongoing management and safety concerns. Overall, renters suggest urgent improvements in maintenance and tenant relations.

Reviews of 511 West 169 Street

Former tenant·just now

Decent living for the price

Pros

Quiet neighbors and easy access to the train

Cons

Water bugs, old appliances, the occasional landlord special

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Landlord Sucks Here

Pros

Close to the train

Cons

Landlord refuses to fix intercom/virtual doorman no amenities dirty landlord couldnt care less

Advice to the owners

lock the routes to the trashcans to stop the drug dealers from coming in and care about your tenants' accessibility by fixing the intercom

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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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 a day ago

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

Building average1.83Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

16Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

21Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

7Class 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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