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5

521 W 156 Llc

Corporate Owner·2 buildings·41 units
2.5

9 reviews

Highlights

4
Evictions
26
Litigation cases

About 521 W 156 Llc

521 W 156 Llc is a poorly regarded corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 9 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 4 evictions, 60 open violations, and 26 litigation cases. Data last updated July 29, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 41 units across Manhattan, 521 W 156 LLC is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s, reflecting a historical development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, concentrated in Washington Heights. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records 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 tenant reviews of buildings managed by 521 W 156 LLC reflect mixed experiences. Positives include generally decent heating, some well-renovated units, and reasonably friendly neighbors. Garbage management receives praise when regular and organized, though cleanliness varies widely. However, persistent issues are reported with slow or poor responsiveness from management, broken entrance buzzers, and security concerns including package theft and drug activity. Pest problems and noisy environments affect tenant satisfaction, with some citing unsafe hot water temperatures. Consistency in maintenance and a more proactive management approach would greatly enhance tenant experience in these buildings.

Reviews

Former tenant·31 minutes ago

short title for your review

Pros

quiet, decent neighbors

Cons

dingy, no laundry

Former tenant·9 months ago

Decent Units, No Pests. Slow Repairs. Package Thieves. Drug Dealers.

Pros

The unit is nice and recently renovated. Heat and insulation are good. Generally quiet building. No pests. Garbage handling is very diligent.

Cons

Management company is very slow and difficult to get in touch wih. Front door buzzer is often broken. Packages stolen on multiple occasions. (Alleged) drug dealers reside in building and let their customers in. Dogs pee in foyer.

Advice to the owners

Get on top of things, please. Previous management company was. better.

Buildings associated with 521 W 156 LLC

  • 523 West 156 Street
    Good cause

    523 West 156 Street

    1.9(2)

    Washington Heights

  • 521 West 156 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    521 West 156 Street

    3.1(7)

    Washington Heights

523 West 156 Street
Good cause

523 West 156 Street

1.9(2)

Washington Heights

521 West 156 Street
Rent-stabilized

521 West 156 Street

3.1(7)

Washington Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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 5 days ago

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

Owner average1.46Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
20Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

28Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

12Class 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

521 W 156 LLC has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

Buildings managed by 521 W 156 LLC average 1.46 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by 521 W 156 LLC would recommend living there.

521 W 156 LLC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

521 W 156 LLC has 26 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

521 W 156 LLC owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 41 units.

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by 521 W 156 LLC approve of how it is run.

521 W 156 LLC has 4 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

5

521 W 156 Llc

Corporate Owner·2 buildings·41 units
2.5

9 reviews

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