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2161 Frederick Douglass Blvd

2161 Frederick Douglass Blvd,
Manhattan, NY 10026

116 Units

Built in 2005

8 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
Building Overview
Building Report
Review Summary for 2161 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent reviews highlight mixed sentiments about 304 West 117 Street. Tenants appreciate the cleanliness and capital improvements, along with a helpful lobby staff. However, some criticize slow and unresponsive management, especially regarding maintenance issues. Complaints include neglectful management, slow response times, and unresolved maintenance problems. While the building's location near Morningside Park is praised, the lack of accountability and reactive handling of issues by the management company are concerning. Potential renters should thoroughly inspect units before moving in and be prepared for possible management issues.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 1 week ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.12 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
5
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Sep 07, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at compactor closet, 6th story
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Hazardous
7
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jan 07, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the 4th room from north located at apt 4h, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jan 07, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the 1st room from north located at apt 4h, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
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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
L
Lemle And Wolff Inc
3(6)
Agent
29 Properties584 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 31
J
Joseph Zitolo
2.8(35)
Head Officer
182 Properties4812 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 313
L
Larkspur LLC
3.5(5)
Corporate Owner
2 Properties164 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
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Andrew Kleiman
3.5(3)
Site Manager
1 Property116 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
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--% of renters recommend this building

--% of renters approve of this owner

Rents and Deposits

-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

Reviews (3)

Over 1 year ago
Cozy place for families
Former Tenant
Pros:
The lobby staff are nice and helpful. The building is well maintained and has made a number of capital improvements. Laundry room is clean and always in working order.
Cons:
Neighbors can be nasty - how hard is it to push your trash into the chute rather than leave it on the floor in the trash room? Sometimes people smoke in the stairwell.
Over 3 years ago
Slow or unresponsive super and management.
Former Tenant
Pros:
It's a new building and has big elevators. The building is conveniently located so you can find everything you need at a walking distance.
Cons:
The super and management company are very slow to respond and deal with issues. Sometimes even unresponsive. They will usually take up to a week to resolve a simple issue such as a sink that's not working, a broken appliance, or a problem with the bathroom. If you move in, please make sure everything is working fine, and try to sort it out as soon as possible because they won't resolve it quickly.
The super will only respond to texts and if you try to call, he will hang up on you. Absolutely disgusting.
Advice to owner:
Get your act together, otherwise a serious complaint to HUD will come your way.
Over 3 years ago
Stay Away!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location - very close to morningside park
Cons:
Management is neglectful, and totally irresponsible. We rented a “fully renovated” and we have had so many issue. It has not even been a year yet. The problems include Plumbing with our bathtub and kitchen, grout falling out of tiles, pipes bursting, and electrical sockets burning out. The company would not take responsibility for anytime and blamed us.
Advice to owner:
Take accountability! The property owner’s approach to handling building issues is reactive NOT proactive.
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