Review Summary for 509 Realty CO LLC
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight the buildings owned by 509 REALTY CO LLC vary in management quality. Some residents praise the spacious units, remodeled kitchen, and peaceful surroundings, while others express concerns about a creepy and unprofessional super, noisy surroundings, and limited laundry access due to the super's residing daughter. Despite positive aspects such as cleanliness, good amenities, and responsive management, there are recurring issues with noise levels, neighbor disturbances, and a lack of timely responses from the owner. Suggestions include addressing problematic staff and lowering rent prices to enhance overall satisfaction for tenants.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 9 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.3 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
Non-hazardous
10
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Apr 24, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 8h, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Show all
Hazardous
16
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Apr 24, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 8h, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Show all
Immediately hazardous
14
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jan 31, 2024: § 27-2056.6 adm code - correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 5th bathroom from east at south located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Show all
Missing information/filings
1
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Apr 07, 2023: section 27-2142 adm code apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 6h under vacate order #227455 located at apt, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Show all
All Properties Associated with 509 Realty CO LLC
/-73.948365,40.830222,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Hamilton Heights
3657 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10031
79 Units • 10 Floors
0(0)
/-73.943862,40.83223,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Washington Heights
509 West 155 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032
54 Units • 6 Floors
3.6(4)
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
Renter Recommendations
--% of renters recommend this building
--% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (4)
4.62 stars
5 months ago
Amazing apartment, questionable super.
Former Tenant
Pros:
I was only here for a short term (summer sublease), but the apartment was more than generously sized with a fully remodeled kitchen and bathroom while retaining a lot of the old charms (glass panel french doors, crown and wall moldings, etc) and, if I could have stayed, I would have! Close to the 157th 1 train and the 155th A/C and right around the corner from Broadway Avenue with plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, etc. Although I would sometimes see dead roaches in the stairwells or halls of the building, I never actually saw one in the unit. The building is also in-between two churches and right across the street from another church and a graveyard, so it's fairly peaceful. Because I was here as a short-term sublet, I never dealt directly with the management company themselves, so I can't really speak to that.
Cons:
The laundry is located in the basement which wouldn't be an issue expect for two things; 1) The basement can only be accessed via the elevator and, 2) The basement is locked between the hours of 9:30p and 6a because the super's daughter (a single mother) lives in the basement apartment and he doesn't want people down there at night with her. With a regular work schedule, this made trying to get laundry done a bit difficult, especially since it's such a large building with so many people competing for the machines. The super himself was also very, very creepy. He's an older married man, but would often make kissing sounds at me (I'm a male), wink, grab his crotch, and make suggestive comments under his breath as I'd pass by. At first I thought it was a joke and brushed it off, but as time went on he got more brave and direct in his comment and I quickly realized he was actually trying to get something from me. He was always hanging out in front of the building, so there was always a sense of dread coming in and out of the building that I'd have to pass by him. The only other con would be the level of noise from traffic. Both of the bedrooms faced out onto 155th, which was used regularly by semi-trucks passing from Jersey to the Bronx, and the sounds of their "jake braking" down 155th would startle me awake several times a night.
1.88 stars
Over 1 year ago
Psychotic super from nightmares
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice location, close to the water
Cons:
The super is a monster
The building is impossible to contact
The building is impossible to contact
Advice to owner:
Hire a new super
4 stars
Over 1 year ago
It’s good for what it is
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close to transit, between two churches
Cons:
Loud radiator, loud elevator, high price
Advice to owner:
Lower the rent
4 stars
Over 2 years ago
Great Old Building
Former Tenant
Pros:
clean, well managed, very responsive on-site super
Cons:
elevator is often out of order. trash and laundry centers are located in the basement and only accessible by said elevator. an apartment on first floor frequently plays obscenely loud music.