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172 W 81 Llc

Corporate Owner·2 buildings·20 units
3.0

6 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

About 172 W 81 Llc

172 W 81 Llc is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 6 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 25 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated August 28, 2026. 172 W 81 LLC is a corporate owner associated with 2 buildings and 20 units across the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and are mostly mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of properties managed by 172 W 81 LLC indicate mixed experiences among tenants. While some appreciate the spacious apartments and excellent locations, they frequently cite issues such as slow management responsiveness, pest problems, and inconsistent maintenance quality. Although garbage management is well-regarded, tenants have encountered distressing conditions like leaks and noise disturbances from neighbors. Many renters express frustration with a lack of effective communication and follow-up from management. Overall, while there is potential for a positive living situation, prospective tenants should be aware of the management's shortcomings and challenges with pest control and maintenance.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Great Apartment, some disturbance

Pros

the unit itself is great and spacious. also in a great area with access to subways and the park

Cons

there is a disturbing bieghbor in the building who is often loud and smokes inside. the building management is also not the best

Former tenant·8 months ago

Typical poorly managed prewar

Pros

Owner didn't bother you if you didn't bother them. I put up a fake wall, I got a new pet, and the owner didn't want to hear about it (in a good way). The size of the apartment was good and it's well priced. Many of the neighbors have been there a long time and are very sweet.

Cons

Gas broke for nine months, and took the owner eight of those months to give us a hot plate (which they then took back immediately once the gas was fixed). Constantly had to deal with the fire department because of that. The landlord said building manager are scummy, always nickel and diming you. I had a few rodents and cockroaches via the pipes, which I took care of on my own. Apartment is in disrepair.

Buildings associated with 172 W 81 LLC

  • 174 W 81 St
    Good cause

    174 W 81 St

    2.9(4)

    Upper West Side

  • 172 West 81 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    172 West 81 Street

    3.2(2)

    Upper West Side

174 W 81 St
Good cause

174 W 81 St

2.9(4)

Upper West Side

172 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

172 West 81 Street

3.2(2)

Upper West Side

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

-

Heat

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Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

-

Renters received their security deposits back

-

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is worse than the city average.

Owner average1.25Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
9Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

10Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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

FAQs

172 W 81 LLC has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

Buildings managed by 172 W 81 LLC average 1.25 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by 172 W 81 LLC would recommend living there.

172 W 81 LLC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

172 W 81 LLC owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 20 units.

172 W 81 LLC has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

172 W 81 LLC has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by 172 W 81 LLC approve of how it is run.

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172 W 81 Llc

Corporate Owner·2 buildings·20 units
3.0

6 reviews

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