Which neighborhood does 21 West 86 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024 fall under?

In the neighborhood Upper West Side, New York

Does 21 West 86 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024 have any open violations?

This building has 41 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 21 West 86 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had 1 reports of bedbug infestations

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21 West 86 Street

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10024

153 units·16 floors·Built in 1927

3.1

4 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 21 West 86 Street highlight its desirable location near the park and friendly doormen as key positives. Tenants appreciate the building’s high-end apartments and some renovated units. However, maintenance issues are frequently noted, including slow and sometimes inadequate repairs, persistent rodent problems, and HVAC and structural flaws. Garbage management and building upkeep receive mixed feedback, with calls for lobby refurbishment and better professional maintenance. Owner responsiveness varies widely, with some residents disapproving of rent increases and management practices. Noise levels and neighbor relations range from average to quiet. Overall, the building offers convenience but requires significant management improvements for tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Things Break Often, Management Greedy

Pros

It's a good location. Doormen are nice.

Cons

The building is poorly maintained. They will raise your rent beyond the market price. They will be slow to fix things and they will fix things badly.

Advice to the owners

Clean the walls in the lobby

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

High end building

Pros

Great doormen/staff, amazing location near the park and really nice high end apartments

Cons

We had issues with the HVAC that had to be replaced. Better now

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 7 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.26Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

7Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

29Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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

Renter Q&A

Does this building have stabilized units?

Over 1 year ago

Answer

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