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186 Norfolk Street
Lower East Side

186 Norfolk Street,
Manhattan, NY 10002

18 Units

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Built in 1900

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6 Floors

2.7(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 186 Norfolk Street
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    Recent reviews for 186 Norfolk Street highlight its prime location and generally friendly neighbors as major advantages. Residents appreciate some conveniences like on-site laundry and good natural light. However, significant concerns persist regarding persistent pest infestations (notably roaches and bed bugs), outdated facilities, and poor maintenance responsiveness. Heating is often inadequate during winter, and water pressure is inconsistent. Complaints include unpleasant odors in common areas, security issues like package theft, and noise from shared appliances. Rent hikes and building upkeep have also been criticized. Overall, while location and community are positives, management's handling of maintenance and pest control detracts from the living experience.

    Reviews (4)

    a day ago
    You’re better off finding something else.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The building is in an ideal area, and the people who live here are nice. Those are the only pros.
    Cons:
    The whole building is infested with roaches. The management does not do anything about it, and the monthly pest control they provide is definitely insufficient. You will find roaches everywhere and wish you never moved in. The building always smells musty (roach scent) and like cigarettes, since people will smoke inside. The stairwell gets so hot it’s unbearable. The washer/dryer is the loudest thing ever and it shakes the entire building, which prompts the roaches to come out. I keep my room very cold and i don’t dare walk out of my room after it gets dark, no matter what.
    Advice to owner:
    Hire a professional pest control company to clean out the entire building and bomb it all. Seal every entrance. Stop letting people smoke cigarettes in the building and leaving the trash outside their door when convenient - it attracts them. Be more responsive and aware of your tenants complaints.
    6 months ago
    Ok but not great
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    -Lovely super
    -Washer/dryer
    -Great location
    Cons:
    -Bed bugs + roaches
    -Every appliance broke and took forever to fix
    Advice to owner:
    replace appliances

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 186 Norfolk Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.05 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
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    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 18, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Missing information/filings
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    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
    C
    Catherine Economakis
    3.7(26)
    Head Officer•
    10 Properties•321 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 12
    K
    Keyetta Jones
    2.7(4)
    Agent•
    1 Property•18 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    N
    186 Norfolk LLC
    3.6(10)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•49 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    I
    Irineo Acevedo
    2.7(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•18 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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