Does this building still have rodents and pest issues?

It absolutely does. There’s twice a month exterminator service that does absolutely nothing because the landlord isn’t addressing the root cause of any of it and there’s nothing an exterminator can do about it. The last service we had the exterminator mentioned that they found over 100 roaches in the apartment above us and he came down assuming we needed service too (which we did). Just check the 311 complaints and you’ll see it’s ongoing.

Did they do anything to resolve the insects issue?

Nope. Don’t think they can. I believe it’s related to all the work being down on the exterior of the apartment. Also ask about exterior renovations before you move in. I was unable to open any windows for 6 months due to the exterior work. Was not warned about this prior to signing a lease.

Would you recommend this building if you’re moving into a newly renovated unit on a higher floor?

Nope. Rented a completely renovated unit between the 30th and 35th floor. While it appears new and shiny, there are microscopic ants that find their way into the apartment (a nuisance). tenants or non tenants smoke weed in the stairwell which seeps into your apartment. If you don’t mind smelling weed all the time this is a non issue. Packages can be stolen from in front of apt door as well (if lock boxes are full, delivery will be left at your door). Pros: proximity to park and train, maintenance is timely with repairs, some neighbors were very nice

Which neighborhood does 1295 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 fall under?

In the neighborhood South Harlem, New York

Does 1295 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 have any open violations?

This building has 42 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 1295 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had 8 reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Manhattan Central Harlem South Harlem1295 5 Avenue

The Heritage

South Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10029

272 units·35 floors·Built in 1974

3.0

18 reviews

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

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 for 1295 5 Avenue in Manhattan indicate mixed feedback. Positives include proximity to Central Park, amenities like Amazon lockers and a gym, and clean units post-renovation. However, issues with roaches, slow management responses, ongoing construction causing noise disruptions, and unexpected rent hikes have been highlighted. Concerns about security, neighbor disturbances, and maintenance delays also surfaced. Although there are positive aspects like good water pressure and helpful staff, addressing pest control, management responsiveness, and overall building upkeep are areas that need improvement to enhance the living experience in this building.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 month ago

Living here is fine.

Pros

Amazon lockers, gym, elevator building, security at the front, good community of people generally

Cons

Management is not responsive, roaches, rude and aggressive neighbors, deceitful leases regarding smoking rules

Advice to the owners

MAKE THE TERMS OF LEASES APPLICABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS.

Former tenant·2 months ago

Happy here for 3 years!

Pros

-freshly renovated -nice neighbors, -easy access to subway lines -across from Central Park -responsive management -package lockers

Cons

-high rent increases in recent years

Advice to the owners

Stop jacking up the rent

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

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated a day ago

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

Building average0.15Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

16Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

23Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

Renter Q&A

Spring 2025 - 1) does the building still have persistent pest issues or have these resolved as construction has wound down? 2) what is the state of construction / are most units now flipped to newer finishes?

17 hours ago

We have never had pest issues here besides the occasional roach when the seasons change from cold to hot and hot to cold. I think this stuff mostly depends on your neighbors, if they’re clean then you shouldn’t have issues. The building offers pests service every other week I believe but I’ve never had to use them in the 3 years we’ve been here. Construction is done. No idea whether all or most units have been updated but all of them except 2 on my floor are updated. They’re renovating units as residents move out, if residents move out they can’t renovate them to the newer models.

1 hour ago

Answer

Are the complaints about this building still accurate after renovations? What issues are there on floors 10-12? How are the walls between homes as far as noise?

1 month ago

Answer

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The Heritage

South Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10029

272 units·35 floors·Built in 1974

3.0

18 reviews

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NYC buildings Manhattan Central Harlem South Harlem1295 5 Avenue

The Heritage

South Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10029

272 units·35 floors·Built in 1974

3.0

18 reviews

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

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 month ago

Living here is fine.

Pros

Amazon lockers, gym, elevator building, security at the front, good community of people generally

Cons

Management is not responsive, roaches, rude and aggressive neighbors, deceitful leases regarding smoking rules

Advice to the owners

MAKE THE TERMS OF LEASES APPLICABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS.

Former tenant·2 months ago

Happy here for 3 years!

Pros

-freshly renovated -nice neighbors, -easy access to subway lines -across from Central Park -responsive management -package lockers

Cons

-high rent increases in recent years

Advice to the owners

Stop jacking up the rent

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

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated a day ago

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

Building average0.15Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

16Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

23Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

Renter Q&A

17 hours ago

1 hour ago

Answer

Are the complaints about this building still accurate after renovations? What issues are there on floors 10-12? How are the walls between homes as far as noise?

1 month ago

Answer

FAQs

1 / 3

Review 1295 5 Avenue

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Review 1295 5 Avenue

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The Heritage

South Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10029

272 units·35 floors·Built in 1974

3.0

18 reviews

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Building owners and associates

Change of ownership/management in 1999

A
Top rated
Alexandra Melendez
3.0(18)
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1 building
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Top rated
Heritage Holdings Llc
3.3(50)
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3 buildings
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C & C Apartment Management Llc
3.0(246)
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356 buildings
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Top rated
Herminio Torres
3.0(240)
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335 buildings

Top rated

Alexandra Melendez

3.0(18)

1 building

Top rated

Heritage Holdings Llc

3.3(50)

3 buildings

Top rated

C & C Apartment Management Llc

3.0(246)

356 buildings

Top rated

Herminio Torres

3.0(240)

335 buildings