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117 East 118 Street
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117 East 118 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10029

91 Units

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Built in 1999

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6 Floors

2.6(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 6
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 117 East 118 Street
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    Recent reviews for 117 East 118 Street, Manhattan highlight mixed opinions. While some appreciate the affordability, spacious rooms, and adequate heating, others express concerns about noisy neighbors, lack of cleanliness, and marijuana odors. Suggestions include stricter noise regulations and improved trash management. Despite the building's affordability and attentive maintenance, there are lingering issues with noise levels and cleanliness that could impact the overall living experience. Prospective renters should consider the building's advantages carefully against its drawbacks before making a decision.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 2 years ago
    Please don’t live here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It’s very nice winter time.
    Cons:
    People very crazy and plus lot drug addicted.
    Advice to owner:
    You need to clean your build.
    Over 4 years ago
    Affordable housing; Mixed Income Building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    -Affordable housing; Mixed Income Building!
    -Adequate Heating and Cooling.
    -Spacious rooms !
    -Building interior is kept clean.
    -Hand Sanitizer Dispensers every floor.
    -24 hour Doorman/Security
    -Winter Snow Removal done quickly and efficiently.
    -Trash Chutes each floor and Recycling regulations.
    -Elevators work 98% of the time.
    -Brightly Lit Hallways.
    -Great Food/Beverage options for Delivery.
    -Close to 4/5/6 trains, M98, M101/102/103 MTA transportation.
    Cons:
    -Neighbors are ridiculously noisy; Management does not exact regulations for noise levels at night.
    -Trash in Sidewalks; often isn't cleaned up properly.
    -Marijuana Smoking from most 1st floor apartments; Smells up the lobby.
    -Children - there are lots...
    Advice to owner:
    Provide a stricter Noise Regulation for outside of the building.
    - limit number of people hanging outside the front of the building

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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 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 117 East 118 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.81 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    22
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 17, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 413, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    34
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    May 14, 2025: § 27-2045 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 115, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    18
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 25, 2025: § 27-2043.1 hmc install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 207, 2nd 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
    S
    Schafer Hall LP
    2.6(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•91 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
    V
    Victor Munoz
    2.6(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•91 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    D
    David Mateo
    2.6(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•91 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
    D
    Daniel Kent
    2.6(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•91 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6

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