Which neighborhood does 501 West 135 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hamilton Heights, New York

Does 501 West 135 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have any open violations?

This building has 6 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 501 West 135 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

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501 West 135 Street

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

22 units·6 floors·Built in 1905

3.5

3 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 of 501 West 135 Street reveal mixed experiences. Tenants appreciate the convenient onsite laundromat, proximity to multiple subway lines, and nearby parks, contributing to a functional and accessible living environment. Water pressure and heating are generally rated positively. However, cleanliness and garbage management receive frequent criticism, with reports of pest infestations and unclean common areas. Noise levels vary due to street proximity, and some neighbors leave trash improperly. Management responsiveness divides opinion; some praise the superintendent’s efforts, while others find landlords unresponsive. Suggestions include deep cleaning, pest control improvements, and renovations to modernize the building and enhance tenant comfort.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Do not rent here

Pros

There’s a laundromat in the storefront/basement level of the building so laundry is convenient.

Cons

Landlords are shockingly unresponsive, building management is abhorrent. Rampant roach infestation and rats in the walls.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Best super you’ll ever have in the world!

Pros

The super Laundromat is right below the building Great parks Subway station close Buzzer works Great appliances and water pressure Neighbors were sweet and kind

Cons

Not the most clean (landlord should invest on a deep cleaning), also some neighbors were not clean and left trash A bit noisy on one side (right by Amsterdam Av) The mailboxes were tricky

Advice to the owners

Help the super by investing in deep cleaning the building

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 6 days ago

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

Building average0.27Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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

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Highlights

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Review summary

Reviews

Do not rent here

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Best super you’ll ever have in the world!

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Open violations

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