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120 West 97 Street
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120 West 97 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10025

157 Units

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Built in 1968

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14 Floors

4.1(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 120 West 97 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 120 West 97 Street, Manhattan, NY 10025 highlight amenities like spacious bedrooms and laundry facilities as positives. However, issues with elevator maintenance and management responsiveness are recurring concerns. The building boasts renovated and comfortable living spaces, but some residents find the superintendent unwelcoming and expenses high. On the upside, the staff is praised for their politeness and cleanliness upkeep. Management could improve by being more accessible to tenants. Despite some drawbacks, the building is generally recommended for its comfortable living conditions and friendly staff.

    Reviews (3)

    5 months ago
    solid but not worth it
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    it has all the ameneties one would want (big bedrooms, light in apartments, laudnry in building and some units)
    Cons:
    elevators constantly breaking and management did not try to fix it (most months it was broken for at least a week)
    Over 1 year ago
    Very comfortable living
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Renovated, comfortable, spacious
    Cons:
    Super is not nice, expensive
    Available Listings In 120 West 97 Street
    STUDIO:
    0 units
    1 BED:
    1 units
    2+ BEDS:
    0 units

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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 120 West 97 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.7 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    16
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 05, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 10a, 10th story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section ''west''
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    Hazardous
    66
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 05, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 10a, 10th story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section ''west''
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    Immediately hazardous
    29
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 05, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at south at public hall, 10th story
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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
    M
    Margaret Brunn
    4.1(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•157 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    B
    Brian Garland
    3.8(15)
    Agent•
    4 Properties•426 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    U
    Uws Ventures Iii, LLC
    3.8(15)
    Corporate Owner•
    4 Properties•426 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5

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