Review Summary for Howard Lifshitz
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews indicate that buildings managed by Howard Lifshitz vary in quality. While some residents appreciate the decent living experience with good heating, water pressure, and friendly neighbors, there are concerns about stolen packages, pest control, and garbage management issues. Management responsiveness and building upkeep seem inconsistent, with a mix of positive and negative feedback. The advice given revolves around enhancing security measures and addressing communication gaps. Overall, the consensus is mixed, with some approving the owner and recommending the building, while others advise avoiding this management company.
Available Listings for Howard Lifshitz
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 9 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.07 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 30, 2017: section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulkhead
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Hazardous
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jun 23, 2014: section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system for apt 15 at street entrance door , 1st story
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Apr 02, 2016: section 27-2056.6 adm code - correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny �11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at center located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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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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All Properties Associated with Howard Lifshitz
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Hell's Kitchen
352 West 46 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
30 Units • 6 Floors
4.3(1)
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East Village
324 East 13 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
22 Units • 5 Floors
3.3(3)
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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 (4)
4.25 stars
4 months ago
Decent Living Experience
Former Tenant
Pros:
Apartments are pretty decent
Cons:
Packages get stolen all the time
Advice to owner:
Figure out ways to keep your residents safe from the Times Square commotion
2.88 stars
9 months ago
Avoid this management company
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building itself wasn't awful - good location
Cons:
Management is the absolute worst. Run.
4.25 stars
Over 2 years ago
Solid place but has its issues
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good area. Never any issues with heating/cooling. Pretty nice rooms. Friendly neighbors.
Cons:
Water never really gets very hot - often the hottest setting on the shower is modestly warm. Electricity wiring isn’t great in one of the rooms and I had to rejigger the lamp shade/spin it around to get the lights to turn even with brand new lightbulbs. Garbage outside is a small area for 2 buildings that occasionally piles up. Raised my rent in a 1 bed room 58% from 2021 to 2022.
2.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
Good location, but not the nicest building
Former Tenant
Pros:
location, clean hallways
Cons:
Unfortunately had roaches. Tried to contact the super a couple times but did not get much communication.