Would renters recommend 1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029?

58% of tenants who reviewed 1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029?

52% of tenants who reviewed 1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 have any open violations?

This building has 118 open violations.

Has 1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 had any litigation cases?

This building has 29 housing court litigation cases.

When was 1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1973, this building has 323 units and 13 floors.

Which neighborhood does 1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 fall under?

In the neighborhood East Harlem, New York.

1940 1 Avenue

East Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10029

323 units·13 floors·Built in 1973

3.1

35 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

118

Open violations

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

Photos of 1940 1 Avenue

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 hours ago

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

Building average

0.36Violations per unit

NYC average

0.81Violations per unit

Renter Q&A

Is there regular free pest control organized by the management?

Over 3 years ago

Answer

Any change in the roaches situation?

Over 3 years ago

Answer

FAQs

Review 1940 1 Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Review 1940 1 Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

44Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

Pet friendly

About 1940 1 Avenue

1940 1 Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.1/5 across 35 reviews, with 58% recommending it and 52% approving of the owner. It records 43 evictions, 118 open violations, and 29 litigation cases. Data last updated November 9, 2026. Located at 1952 1 Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, this building has 13 floors and 323 units. Built in 1973 and managed by River Crossing Owner LLC, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The Q and 6 subway lines are close by, providing convenient access to other parts of Manhattan. East Harlem is a residential area of Manhattan. Built during the post-war era, when Manhattan saw large-scale residential development, this structure reflects the characteristics typical of that time. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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 of 1940 1 Avenue in Manhattan highlight a building with spacious apartments and decent amenities, including on-site laundry and security services. However, many residents express frustration with poor management responsiveness, pest control issues, and persistent cleanliness concerns, such as garbage management and noise levels. While some appreciate the affordable rent and good neighborly interactions, others warn of severe pest infestations, safety issues, and inadequate maintenance. Overall, potential renters should weigh the appealing features against the documented management faults before considering this building.

Reviews of 1940 1 Avenue

Former tenant·just now

River Smokey towers

Pros

Elevators, security onsite management

Cons

Excessive smoking throughout the building. No ventilation, mold in the full bathroom, cigarette butts on the balconies, broken laundry machines/ dryers, water stands on the sidewalk after rain, cockroaches throughout the buildings & rates in the building entrances.

Advice to the owners

Hire a responsive professional management & complete the work orders. Treat all tenants equally!

Former tenant·6 months ago

great building, but the owners never respond

Pros

mostly quiet, security guard at the front of the complex, gym is nice enough, common areas for studying/social gatherings

Cons

it is almost impossible to get in touch with management. luckily, we haven’t had many issues with the apartment so there hasn’t been too much need to contact them. my roomate who has lived here longer than me says there was a small rodent issue last summer, but I haven’t seen any rats since so they took care of it

Advice to the owners

Please answer our calls and emails in a timely manner !

Do you own or manage 1940 1 Avenue?

Respond to tenant reviews

44Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

54Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

54Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

20Class A

Non-hazardous

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

20Class 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

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

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

1940 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 has an elevator, a laundry room, a gym and parking.

54Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

20Class A

Non-hazardous

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

1940 1 Avenue

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Reviews of 1940 1 Avenue

River Smokey towers

Pros

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Advice to the owners

great building, but the owners never respond

Pros

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Building owners and associates

Edward Rijos

C&C Apartment Management

Bajram Bicic

River Crossing Owner LLC

Edward Rijos

C&C Apartment Management

Bajram Bicic

River Crossing Owner LLC

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