Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.
Recent reviews of Benchmark Real Estate's buildings show a mixed management experience. Tenants appreciate convenient locations, friendly doormen, and quiet environments. However, many mention poor responsiveness to maintenance and pest issues, with recurring complaints about cockroaches and rodents linked to garbage handling methods. Water pressure is often weak, and some units are small for the price. Management communication can be slow or unresponsive, with accusations of neglect regarding tenant concerns and deposit returns. Building upkeep is inconsistent, and noise or neighbor disputes can be problematic. Prospective renters should anticipate a well-located but somewhat challenging management environment.
Reviews
Former tenant·2 hours ago
Okay spot to live
Pros
Very nice doorman and nice and quiet
Cons
Not the most responsive to apartment issues, some cockroaches and cigarette smell in hall
Advice to the owners
Be more responsive
Former tenant·10 months ago
Great area for the price, but management is hard to get ahold of
Pros
Location is extremely convenient
Cons
Management is hard to reach. Negotiating rent increases - they will ghost you. They called us for no rent increase when we said we wouldn't renew
Water shut off like once a month. Cockroaches in the basement floor with laundry. The building retains heat well but is old and the units are quite small
