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542 West 153 Street
Hamilton Heights

542 West 153 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10031

34 Units

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Built in 2015

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7 Floors

3.4(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
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 542 West 153 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 542 West 153 Street highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. The building offers spacious, well-laid-out apartments with modern features like energy efficiency, new appliances, and a nice roof deck. Heating and water pressure are generally rated highly. However, management responsiveness and building upkeep receive consistent criticism, including unresolved maintenance issues, slow replies, and cleanliness concerns such as garbage and occasional mold. Noise levels vary, with some tenants finding the area quiet while others report neighborhood noise and nuisances. Pest control shows mixed ratings, and neighbor relations are generally rated low. Rent stabilization status is mostly negative or unclear.

    Reviews (3)

    3 months ago
    Slumlords - Don’t Rent Here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The building should be great. Big apartments, nice layout.
    Cons:
    The landlords do not maintain the building and it is falling into disrepair. They also don’t fix issues that are repeatedly brought to their attention. There is black mold in the building and the water quality is poor.
    Advice to owner:
    Take care of the building and your tenants.
    Over 3 years ago
    Green Building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - Passive House building so it's energy efficiency and quiet.
    - Spacious
    - New Appliances
    - Nice roof deck
    - Super is nice
    Cons:
    - Management takes forever to reply
    - Neighbor who smokes
    Advice to owner:
    - Respond to tenant emails or calls

    Building Ratings

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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 a day ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 542 West 153 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.26 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    7
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 03, 2025: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove the illegal fastening magnetic lock at building rear entrance door at public hall, 1st story
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 03, 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 vestibule door at public hall, 1st 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
    R
    Roc-west 153RD Street Associates, LLC
    3.4(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    S
    Seth Schochet
    3.2(7)
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•161 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    E
    Edwin Verdugo
    3.4(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    H
    Hampton Management CO LLC
    3.2(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•161 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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