Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent reviews for 244 W 103 St, Manhattan highlight a mix of positives and negatives. Tenants appreciate the responsive owner, good heating, and quiet environment. However, concerns include subpar cleanliness, occasional pest issues, slow superintendent response, lack of amenities like AC and an elevator. Despite these drawbacks, the building's historical charm and proximity to transportation are noted advantages. Suggestions include improving building maintenance and upgrading common areas for a better overall experience. Overall, the majority approve of the owner and recommend the building for its location and character.
Reviews (3)
4.38 stars
11 months ago
Long Time Tenant
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great owner, proactive when there is an issue
Cons:
Bare bones building; no storage options for packages, making them susceptible to being stolen Super takes time to fix problems sometimes; have to contact owner when this happens to get proper fix.
3.62 stars
Over 2 years ago
Convenient safe location, but rundown building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, safe, no rats, no plumbing issues
Cons:
Not very well kept, the hallways were not cleaned and sometimes had a smell, the trash is not properly taken care of, came across some roaches while living there though not frequently, the super can take a while to respond back and you have to be persistent to get work done, no AC, no elevator, no laundry
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated a day ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 244 W 103 St is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
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Property Owners and Associates
I
Isaac Benishai
4.1(3)
Head Officer•
2 Properties•20 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
J
James Curtis
4.1(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•10 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
W
242 West 103 Associates Inc
4.1(3)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•20 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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