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561 West 179 Street
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561 West 179 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10033

39 Units

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Built in 1905

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5 Floors

3.3(1)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 8
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner

    Reviews (1)

    Over 3 years ago
    Bldg review
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The distance from the 1 train
    Cons:
    The noise and pollution from the highway
    Advice to owner:
    Fix ceiling water leaks promptly

    Building Ratings

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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 561 West 179 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.23 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    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
    3
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 21, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    6
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 21, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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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
    P
    Park Ave South Mgmt
    2.4(43)
    Corporate Owner•
    91 Properties•3122 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 394
    R
    Rick Herman
    2.3(22)
    Head Officer•
    46 Properties•1782 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 244
    W
    561 West 179TH Street Nyc, LLC
    3.3(1)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•39 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    M
    Maurice Mckenzie
    3.3(1)
    Agent•
    1 Property•39 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8

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