534 West 147 Street,Manhattan, NY 10031
21 Units
•Built in 1930
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
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In the past three years, this building had:
100 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 1 week ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.04 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
5
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jul 04, 2018: section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sheet rock partition erected floor to ceiling, sub-dividing room. in the 1st room from north located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
11
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 22, 2024: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door to roof.
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Immediately hazardous
6
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 22, 2024: § 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 at bulkhead door to roof
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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
A
Alan Shamah
3.1(41)
Head Officer•
33 Properties•1170 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 70
C
Carl Zekaria
3.2(36)
Site Manager•
Officer•
30 Properties•1085 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 36
S
Shamco Management Corp.
3.1(34)
Agent•
8 Properties•239 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 25
W
West 147th Street Equities LLC
3.2(16)
Owner•
Corporate Owner•
5 Properties•137 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 10
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Building Ratings
Cleanliness
1 (unmanaged) to 5 (well managed)
Garbage Management
1 (poorly managed) to 5 (well organized)
Heat
1 (faulty) to 5 (working)
Neighbors
1 (loud / disrespectful) to 5 (friendly and considerate)
Noise Levels
1 (loud) to 5 (quiet)
Owner Responsiveness
1 (slow) to 5 (timely)
Pest Control
1 (lots of pests) to 5 (no pests)
Water Pressure
1 (weak) to 5 (strong)
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
Renter Recommendations
--% of renters recommend this building
--% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (5)
4.12 stars
Over 1 year ago
Nice super, personable management company
Former Tenant
Pros:
Laundry in the building, great. The building super is very nice and responsive. When we decided to break our lease early, the building management company was willing to let us out without penalty if we found replacement tenants. We ended up staying for the entire duration of the lease, but appreciated that this option was on the table after I asked the management company of this was possible. The neighbors are friendly if you say hi when you see them regularly and get to know them.
Cons:
There are old apartments and new apartments in this old building, so roaches can be an issue if you aren't clean. This is only a problem if you don't take out trash regularly, so this wasn't an issue for us. Also, lots of rats in the outdoor trash cans.
2.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
West 147th Street
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building is located near several convenient places (trains, bodega, CVS, super markets, riverbank park)
Cons:
Exterminator does not come monthly as promised, virtual doorman breaks down half the time, management is not very responsive
Advice to owner:
Stay true to your promises
2.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
Alright if you like mid things
Former Tenant
Pros:
Minimally loud to quiet block
Laundry room
Laundry room
Cons:
No elevator
Heating sucks in the winter
Hot water is sometimes not available on cold winter mornings
They turn off the intercom at night so you hear banging on the building door starting 1am
Heating sucks in the winter
Hot water is sometimes not available on cold winter mornings
They turn off the intercom at night so you hear banging on the building door starting 1am
Advice to owner:
BE BETTER!!!
PEOPLE LIVE HERE NOT ANIMALS AND THE CONDITIONS IN SOME OF THESE APARTMENTS IS ATROCIOUS
PEOPLE LIVE HERE NOT ANIMALS AND THE CONDITIONS IN SOME OF THESE APARTMENTS IS ATROCIOUS
2.67 stars
Over 2 years ago
Great space, bad management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, nice space
Cons:
Horrible management, no communication
Advice to owner:
Actually take care of tenant problems
3.5 stars
Over 2 years ago
Great Spot Uptown
Former Tenant
Pros:
Moderately priced apartment
Cons:
Shamco is always out to get you
Advice to owner:
Be kinder during the pandemic