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161 Melrose Llc

Owner·14 buildings·16 units
3.3

11 reviews

Highlights

3
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

The buildings managed by 161 MELROSE LLC show a mixed management record. Positive feedback emphasizes responsive and efficient maintenance, with some apartments well-updated, clean, and equipped with useful amenities. However, several properties suffer from significant issues such as persistent pest infestations, poor cleanliness, inadequate garbage management, security concerns, noise disturbances, and slow or insufficient responses to tenant needs. Rent hikes and safety worries are also frequent tenant complaints. Tenants appreciate friendly neighbors in better-managed buildings but caution others about locations plagued by noise and neglect. Overall, expect variability in management quality, with some buildings well-maintained and others struggling with basic upkeep and tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Starter Apartment For Students

Pros

I needed a cheap apartment with minimal roommates when I was in graduate school. If I was spending a lot more time at home I would've been miserable because the apartment is just so cramped and dingy.

Cons

Absolute slumlords, cockroach problem that never went away, packages constantly went missing, very little light.

Advice to the owners

I don't know what advice to give.

Former tenant·5 months ago

Avoid at all costs

Pros

Started out as affordable until rent increased by $500 in 1 year then another $300 the year after

Cons

Extremely high rent increases. Severe roach infestation despite hiring my own exterminator after monthly useless exterminator visits. Do not deal with dangerous and violent tenants who impact the safety of others. Never manage the garbage and waste outside. Took months to repair a fridge leading to loss of hundreds of dollars of food.

Buildings associated with 161 MELROSE LLC

  • 651 Classon Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    651 Classon Avenue

    Crown Heights

  • 198 Rear Scholes Street
    Rent-stabilized

    198 Rear Scholes Street

    Williamsburg

  • 74 Lexington Avenue

    74 Lexington Avenue

    Bedford-Stuyvesant

  • 1159 Myrtle Avenue

    1159 Myrtle Avenue

    Bushwick

651 Classon Avenue
Rent-stabilized

651 Classon Avenue

Crown Heights

198 Rear Scholes Street
Rent-stabilized

198 Rear Scholes Street

Williamsburg

74 Lexington Avenue

74 Lexington Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1159 Myrtle Avenue

1159 Myrtle Avenue

Bushwick

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

-

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
8Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

7Class 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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161 Melrose Llc

Owner·14 buildings·16 units
3.3

11 reviews

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