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Recent reviews for buildings managed by RH 532-536 WEST 143 STREET LLC reveal significant management shortcomings. Tenants frequently report poor building cleanliness, unresolved pest infestations, unreliable heating and water, andexcessive noise issues. Communication and responsiveness from management are generally slow or ineffective, causing frustration especially around repairs, rent disputes, and emergency notifications. While neighbors and location receive occasional positive remarks, the persistent problems with maintenance, building integrity, and sanitation overshadow these. Renters advise better upkeep, improved pest control, and more responsive, professional management to address longstanding issues. Overall, expect challenges in building maintenance and management support when renting from this landlord.
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The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.83 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
21
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Sep 21, 2018: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls all stories at public hall stairs
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Hazardous
45
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 09, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
24
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jul 16, 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 latch set at vestibule door , 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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All Properties Associated with Rh 532-536 West 143 Street LLC
Hamilton Heights
536 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031
25 Units • 6 Floors
2.5(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Hamilton Heights
532 West 143 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031
24 Units • 6 Floors
2.9(8)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (12)
2 stars
4 days ago
The neighbors are the best part about this building...
Former Tenant
Pros:
location. working washer/dryer
Cons:
location, its loud, noisy, we haven't had a working over for 4 months, they keep adding on late fees for an increase we TOLD the management that they are improperly charging us as we have a 2 year lease. Had to pay for my own exterminate as the Mickey Mouse club was all up in my clothes and bed. Hope you know some DIY cuz the lazy maintenance dude don't do anything
Advice to owner:
Don't be a landlord if you don't want to properly manage your property
2.12 stars
1 month ago
Management is a nightmare
Former Tenant
Pros:
Cheaper than most buildings.
Cons:
Pests (roaches and mice) Unfixed water damage Water shut off without notice Inconsistent landlord communication Inaccurate rental balance statements
Advice to owner:
Communicate with your tenants via email, send rent receipts, and do better.
2.25 stars
2 months ago
Not well maintained
Former Tenant
Pros:
-Good water temp
Cons:
-No laundry -Not well maintained or cleanly -Unresponsive/unwilling super -No secure place for packages
3.12 stars
10 months ago
Decent building, dirty hallways
Former Tenant
Pros:
- Apartment was relatively clean when we moved in - The apartment had been recently renovated - The super was quick to respond although repairs took a while
Cons:
- Hallways were rarely cleaned - Very noisy - while the super was quick to respond to requests, any repair took a very long time - incredibly noisy radiators
Advice to owner:
Better upkeep on the building hallways
1.88 stars
10 months ago
What you see isn’t what you get.
Former Tenant
Pros:
The neighborhood/location is amazing. You can find other creatives in the area, lots of food options, bars and restaurants, schools and close walks to the train.
Cons:
These apartments are unlivable. Management covers up the damage by putting pretty bandages that last 6 months to a year. You can never get a hold of them, the super is an older guy who can’t fix things and doesn’t show up, there’s a SERIOUS Mold issue and pests problem in building. The hallway is falling apart. Building is leaning and has no heat or hot water. They just replaced the intercom system but now visitor’s calls go to our phone … if we have service which is terrible in the building. Some apartments have missing ceilings and walls, as well as a bad leak through out the building you can see in the hallways.
Advice to owner:
I suggest you not only buy property but also take care of it. Check the integrity of the property and yours as well.
2.12 stars
Over 1 year ago
this building is great if you just need a cheap temporary place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
location for city college students
Cons:
bugs, mice, super was awful, basic nyc apartment stuff
Advice to owner:
I would say care about your tenants but yall know how it is
3.5 stars
Over 2 years ago
Very noisy and cold water
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good location next to the 1 train and multiple restaurants.
Cons:
- Thin walls and lots of noise. (There is constant loud music with a deep and high bass playing in the basement of the building that penetrates to the first few floors and is extremely annoying). - During the winter, there were multiple weeks without hot water. - Mice living in the walls rent-free. - I regret moving into this building and I wouldn’t recommend it to others.
Advice to owner:
Lower the noise levels, get rid of the mice, clean the hallways better, and fix the hot water.
3.75 stars
Over 3 years ago
536 w 143rd
Former Tenant
Pros:
Non noisy neighbors, great location, attention to trash pickup
It’s a relatively clean and well kept building, the super does his best, but it’s an older building with issues that need to be addressed. Rent is pretty good for the area.
Cons:
Bathroom layout is very cramped, almost impossible to get something taken care of in the unit. If you have issues with rent or anything else, it’s an incredibly unresponsive management team.
Advice to owner:
Please make it easier to get in contact with management, and a more efficient process. You never know if they actually got a message through the app or on the voicemail.
3.38 stars
Over 3 years ago
It’s ok, but noise, and cold
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good location, next to subway, NO bedbugs, good supper.
Cons:
Loud music, walls not soundproof, windows aren’t weather proof, heating is too hot or too cold, never perfect. I did have mice in my apartment.
1.38 stars
Over 3 years ago
Avoid at all costs
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet block near some decent stuff in Hamilton Heights. Not worth the headaches.
Cons:
The bed bugs were outrageous. They came in from the apartment next door. Multiple tenants moved out at the same time because of them.
And “gut renovated” is a sham. The ceiling collapsed in the bathroom and we found an entire ceiling including a light fixture behind the ‘new ceiling’. Living here was an absolute nightmare and I’m coming back years later to tell people to avoid at all costs!
4 stars
Over 4 years ago
Not too amazing but not too bad
Former Tenant
Pros:
Not many kids in the building, neighbors are nice and often leave household items downstairs for free exchange, never had any packages stolen. We never had roaches or mice so that was great!
Cons:
Management isn’t the most responsive. The guy they sent to spray for the bed bugs we had gotten wasn’t the best at all, but they did call him and he did come
Advice to owner:
Please fix up the hallways- pay your super better so he is more equipped to take care of problems. Fire the grouchy lady who answers the phone for management/ be more responsive