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R

Robert Merker

Shareholder·2 buildings·50 units
4.7

3 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews of buildings managed by Robert Merker emphasize clean, quiet, and well-maintained apartments in desirable locations. Residents consistently praise the friendly and responsive management team and the helpful building superintendents. The buildings tend to have respectful neighbors, contributing to a peaceful living environment. Garbage management is generally well handled, though minor inconveniences around garbage placement are noted. Heating and water pressure are mostly satisfactory but can sometimes be inconsistent. Overall, Robert Merker’s properties offer reliable management, a safe atmosphere, and a positive tenant experience, making them attractive options for renters seeking comfort and attentive service.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Great Spot for 1BR

Pros

Quiet, great location, high ceilings. Super is fantastic

Cons

Water gets hot cold very finicky, basement only accessible by elevator where garbage and laundry is.

Former tenant·5 months ago

Clean and quiet

Pros

It was nice. Mostly neighbors keep to themselves.

Cons

None. Overall good experience.

Buildings associated with ROBERT MERKER

  • 265 West   70 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    265 West 70 Street

    4.3(2)

    All Upper West Side

  • 152 W 20 St
    Good cause

    152 W 20 St

    5.0(1)

    Chelsea

265 West   70 Street
Rent-stabilized

265 West 70 Street

4.3(2)

All Upper West Side

152 W 20 St
Good cause

152 W 20 St

5.0(1)

Chelsea

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

R

Robert Merker

Shareholder·2 buildings·50 units
4.7

3 reviews

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