709 West 176 Street,Manhattan, NY 10033
49 Units
•Built in 1924
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
Building Report
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 2 days ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.53 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
4
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Dec 13, 2024: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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Hazardous
17
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 13, 2024: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
5
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 04, 2024: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at building entrance door , 2nd 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
Alert:
One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
M
20 Magaw Apts
3.3(245)
Agent•
Corporate Owner•
136 Properties•3939 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 193
F
Fort 709 Associates LP
2.6(10)
Agent•
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•91 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
R
Reyes Martes
2(5)
Site Manager•
1 Property•49 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Mark Scharfman
3.3(247)
Worst Landlord•
Head Officer•
135 Properties•3976 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 203
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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
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Pest Control
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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)
1.5 stars
3 months ago
good space bad building
Former Tenant
Pros:
The space you got was decent at least in our unit.
Cons:
The unit was outdated and in need of repairs and even if you asked management to repair it you'd spend more time harassing them to fix things than they actually spent fixing them and when they would fix things it would be the landlord special
Advice to owner:
Do better
2.62 stars
6 months ago
Water hammer and water pooling on the floor
Former Tenant
Pros:
The unit was spacious with many closets. The apartment is conveniently located near the A train and a supermarket.
Cons:
Water hammer during winter months made it impossible to sleep. It sounded like a hammer banging on a metal pipe and occurred every 45 minutes, lasting about two minutes each time. In addition, the sink drained into the dishwasher, meaning that water pooled on the floor every day, as the filter was smaller in the dishwasher and clogged repeatedly. The super is not responsive, and management repeatedly promised to fix the issues but never did.
2.25 stars
Over 1 year ago
Owned by known slum lord
Former Tenant
Pros:
Cheap, near the A train.
Cons:
Had roaches when I moved in. Had to file complaints with the city to get anything fixed.
2.12 stars
Over 1 year ago
Owned by slumord Mark Scharfman - do research before renting!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Unit is a decent size, well-lit, good closet space etc. Neighborhood is great. Folks are friendly. Lots of good restaurants nearby.
Cons:
As review title states, landlord Mark Scharfman is notorious in NYC for scheme-swapping, building and construction violations, and other criminal behavior. Got our unit's rental history and found it was illegally deregulated for several years, so we are paying more than we should for what is only nominally a "rent-controlled" unit. Pest problems (though thankfully no bedbugs). Building management is largely unresponsive when it comes to repairs. Constant noise pollution from construction, plus paint fumes and pest issues resulting from roof and facade work. TERRIBLE package theft issue. Google the landlord and the management company so you know what you're in for; our situation is not unlivable but certainly far from ideal.
1.75 stars
Over 1 year ago
Stay Away From
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close the the A-line subway. The area has a lot of good restaurants and decent grocery stores
Cons:
Beach Lane Management is unresponsive. Had to call 311 and get the city involved to get anything done. ie fixing the heat, roaches, load neighbors. Found out they have multiple lawsuits against them. Look up Mitchell Rothken and Sharfman Organization
Advice to owner:
Take care of the building and the tenants.
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