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137 West 81 Street
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137 West 81 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10024

10 Units

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Built in 1887

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4 Floors

2.7(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner

    Reviews (4)

    Over 1 year ago
    Old and dirty
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Pretty street, great location near Central Park
    Cons:
    Mice, roaches, toilet constantly flooded apartments
    Over 1 year ago
    **Fraud Alert Beware**
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The building is in a beautiful area and has a lot of character. The owners are really hands-off (which can be a plus). The other renters were friendly.
    Cons:
    I would have left an overall positive review were it not for the fact that the owner never returned my security deposit almost a year after the end of my lease, claiming they are "short on money". Well I am short on one month security deposit. In addition, the owner had agreed to purchase my two brand new window Air Conditioners, including an expensive Midea U-shaped model. Unfortunately, again it looks like the owner decided not to pay me and keep the ACs. In terms of the unit, it does have its charms, but had regular issues with cockroaches and rats around the trash area. The large windows at the front are indeed beautiful, but let in all the cold in winter. I ended up buying two additional electrical heater, which really added up to my electricity bills in winter. If you are still interested in the building after these warnings, I would just recommend you consider your security deposit gone and be careful of any transactions you make with the landlord as they have no issues taking advantage of their tenants.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 137 West 81 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.8 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    10
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 15, 2021: § 27-2005 adm code refit the upper window sash 2nd from east at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    5
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 21, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 21, 2024: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing a stopper at vestibule door, basement 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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    Property Owners and Associates
    H
    Howard Levi
    2.6(6)
    Shareholder•
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•19 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    U
    Uptown Realty Operating Corp
    2.6(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•19 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    L
    Livingston Management Services
    3(40)
    Agent•
    44 Properties•641 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    P
    Prospect Greenwood LLC
    3.2(27)
    Shareholder•
    Head Officer•
    6 Properties•210 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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