Would renters recommend 554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033?

34% of tenants who reviewed 554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033?

34% of tenants who reviewed 554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 have any open violations?

This building has 28 open violations.

In the past year, did any apartments in 554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 have bedbug infestations?

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

How noisy is 554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033?

Tenants rated noise levels below average at this building.

Is 554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 rent-stabilized?

554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 has rent-stabilized units.

554 West 181 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10033

14 units·5 floors·Built in 1906

2.4

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

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

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

Building average2.00Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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Immediately hazardous

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

554 West 181 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10033

14 units·5 floors·Built in 1906

2.4

3 reviews

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About 554 West 181 Street

554 West 181 Street is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 2.4/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 28 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated October 31, 2026. Located at 554 West 181 Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan, this building has 5 floors and 14 units. Built in 1906 and managed by Cg West 181St Street LLC, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The 1 and A subway lines are nearby, providing service along the West Side of Manhattan. Washington Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 554 West 181 Street indicate affordable rent, proximity to public transportation, and some renovated features as positives. However, multiple complaints about poor cleanliness, pest issues, unresponsive management, and maintenance negligence were prevalent. Tenants express frustration over mold, water damage, and unaddressed repair requests. Despite low rent, dissatisfaction with management's attitude and building condition leads to non-recommendations. Suggestions to prioritize tenant care, maintenance, and responsiveness to enhance the living experience were highlighted.

Reviews of 554 West 181 Street

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Worth the money

Pros

Inexpensive rent (relative to the rest of NYC), close proximity to the 1 train, somewhat newly renovated bathroom and kitchenette

Cons

Common areas reek and aren't clean, only one bathroom for a 4-br apt, had mice and management couldn't take care of it - had to get rid of it ourselves.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Absolute nightmare to rent from

Pros

Close to the 181st 1 station

Cons

The landlord is the absolute worst. Building negligence is an understatement, fire dept had to shut off our water when our washer flooded the apartment. Trion gave minimal response. The apartment is permanently damaged with mold and they refuse to do anything about it. The property management is extremely unprofessional and acts like it's an absolute burden to do basic maintenance, they still haven't fixed power outlets that we put in a request for months ago. The building is disgustingly overpriced for the condition and location it's in.

Advice to the owners

Give a shit about your tenants

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

15Class 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

In the neighborhood Washington Heights, New York.

554 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Tenants rated cleanliness, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Building owners and associates

A
Armand Cucciniello
2.4(3)
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1 building
K
Kristie Cole
2.4(3)
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1 building
C
Cg West 181st Street Llc
2.0(6)
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4 buildings

Armand Cucciniello

2.4(3)

1 building

Kristie Cole

2.4(3)

1 building

Cg West 181st Street Llc

2.0(6)

4 buildings

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals