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1199 Housing Corp

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·1198 units
2.9

3 reviews

Highlights

38
Evictions
66
Litigation cases

About 1199 Housing Corp

1199 Housing Corp is a modestly rated but responsible corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 38 evictions, 198 open violations, and 66 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Across East Harlem in Manhattan, 1199 Housing Corp is a corporate owner associated with 3 buildings and 1,198 units. The portfolio is concentrated in East Harlem in Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1970s and are primarily high-rise. About two-thirds of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

-%

Renters recommend associated buildings

-%

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by 1199 Housing Corp are facing challenges related to cleanliness, garbage management, and responsiveness of the management team. While some residents appreciate the building's location and community, there are recurring concerns about pest control issues, noise levels, and maintenance delays. The need for improved communication, better infrastructure maintenance, and efficient management practices is evident. It is recommended to address these issues promptly to enhance the overall living experience for tenants in the buildings managed by 1199 Housing Corp.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 hours ago

something short and sweet

Pros

neighbors are wonderful

Cons

management are inhumane and will throw you out as soon as there is a higher rent potential

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

I’m here cause of legacy

Pros

Big rooms, co-op, money goes back into the building, like the location

Cons

Roaches, mice, loud neighbors, construction (5 years +)

Advice to the owners

Better management

Buildings associated with 1199 HOUSING CORP

  • 2080 1 Avenue

    2080 1 Avenue

    East Harlem

  • 2116 1 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2116 1 Avenue

    3.1(1)

    East Harlem

  • 420 East 111 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    420 East 111 Street

    2.7(2)

    East Harlem

2080 1 Avenue

2080 1 Avenue

East Harlem

2116 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2116 1 Avenue

3.1(1)

East Harlem

420 East 111 Street
Rent-stabilized

420 East 111 Street

2.7(2)

East Harlem

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 5 days ago

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

Owner average0.16Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
57Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

117Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

24Class 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

1199 Housing Corp has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

Buildings managed by 1199 Housing Corp average 0.16 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by 1199 Housing Corp would recommend living there.

1199 Housing Corp has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

1199 Housing Corp has 38 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

1199 Housing Corp owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 1198 units.

1199 Housing Corp has 66 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by 1199 Housing Corp approve of how it is run.

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1199 Housing Corp

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·1198 units
2.9

3 reviews

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