Which neighborhood does 496 West 159 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 fall under?

In the neighborhood Washington Heights, New York

Does 496 West 159 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 have any open violations?

This building has 9 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 496 West 159 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Manhattan All Upper Manhattan Washington Heights496 West 159 Street

496 West 159 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

26 units·6 floors·Built in 1907

2.8

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 for 496 West 159 Street, Manhattan highlight the building’s convenient location near the C train and some appealing apartment fixtures. Tenants appreciate the proximity and occasional responsiveness of management. However, several issues persist, including inconsistent owner communication, challenges with maintenance such as malfunctioning dishwashers, and noise concerns both inside and outside the building. Cleanliness and garbage management received mixed feedback, with some tenants encountering pest problems. The lack of elevators and occasional water pressure issues also detract from comfort. While some renters recommend the building, others advise improvements in maintenance reliability and clearer landlord accessibility for a better residential experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 months ago

Would have stuck around if something cheaper didnt spring up

Pros

Nothing was so egregious that I had to leave or call 311, and the fixtures in my apartment are nice

Cons

Very loud outside the building and in the hall. Tough to figure out who the landlord is and to get a hold of them.

Advice to the owners

Figure out your mail system!

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

A super? What even is that?

Pros

It’s close to the C train

Cons

Quite literally everything else. It’s impossible to get the super’s attention or get ahold of him. Our dishwasher never worked since moving in two years ago. He told us the day we moved in to fix it with tape.

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 4 days ago

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

Building average0.34Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class 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

1Class 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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NYC buildings Manhattan All Upper Manhattan Washington Heights496 West 159 Street

496 West 159 Street

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

26 units·6 floors·Built in 1907

2.8

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.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 months ago

Would have stuck around if something cheaper didnt spring up

Pros

Nothing was so egregious that I had to leave or call 311, and the fixtures in my apartment are nice

Cons

Very loud outside the building and in the hall. Tough to figure out who the landlord is and to get a hold of them.

Advice to the owners

Figure out your mail system!

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

A super? What even is that?

Pros

It’s close to the C train

Cons

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 4 days ago

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

Building average0.34Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class 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

1Class 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

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FAQs

Review 496 West 159 Street

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Review 496 West 159 Street

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Building owners and associates

Change of ownership/management in 1999

J
Top rated
Joseph Willner
2.7(7)
·
6 buildings
D
Top rated
Dov Schreiber
2.8(3)
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1 building
F
Top rated
Fatjon Grishaj
2.8(3)
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1 building
1
Top rated
1995 Amsterdam Llc
2.8(3)
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1 building

Top rated

Joseph Willner

2.7(7)

6 buildings

Top rated

Dov Schreiber

2.8(3)

1 building

Top rated

Fatjon Grishaj

2.8(3)

1 building

Top rated

1995 Amsterdam Llc

2.8(3)

1 building

496 West 159 Street

Highlights

Renter recommendations

Review summary

Reviews

Would have stuck around if something cheaper didnt spring up

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

A super? What even is that?

Pros

Cons

Building ratings

Rents and deposits

Open violations

Renter Q&A

FAQs

Review 496 West 159 Street

Review 496 West 159 Street