Which neighborhood does 542 West 153 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hamilton Heights, New York

Does 542 West 153 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have any open violations?

This building has 13 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 542 West 153 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

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542 West 153 Street

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

34 units·7 floors·Built in 2015

3.4

3 reviews

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 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

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Slumlords - Don’t Rent Here

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 the owners

Take care of the building and your tenants.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Green Building

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 the owners

- Respond to tenant emails or calls

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 4 days ago

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

Building average0.38Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

8Class 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

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