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J

Jeff Blau

Head Officer·3 buildings·289 units
4.7

4 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

-%

Renters recommend associated buildings

-%

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants consistently praise Jeff Blau-managed buildings for excellent cleanliness, effective garbage management, and well-maintained modern amenities. Staff, including doormen and maintenance, are often described as friendly and responsive, contributing to a positive living environment with respectful neighbors and quiet surroundings. The properties' locations and scenic views are strong highlights. However, some renters report frustrations with delays in administrative matters such as deposit returns and ongoing construction causing noise disruptions. While responsiveness is generally good, a few cases indicate room for improvement in owner communication and timely issue resolution. Overall, tenants find these buildings well-managed and worth recommending despite minor drawbacks.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Great location by the water

Pros

Location by the west side highway Great roof with views of the water Good community Excellent staff Modern amenities

Cons

Thin walls Gym is a bit small

Former tenant·Over 4 years ago

Great building

Pros

Super clean, best doormen

Cons

Construction going on

Buildings associated with JEFF BLAU

  • 276 West Street

    276 West Street

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  • 34 Desbrosses Street
    Rent-stabilized

    34 Desbrosses Street

    4.7(4)

    Tribeca

  • 1122 3 Avenue
    Good cause

    1122 3 Avenue

    Lenox Hill

276 West Street

276 West Street

Tribeca

34 Desbrosses Street
Rent-stabilized

34 Desbrosses Street

4.7(4)

Tribeca

1122 3 Avenue
Good cause

1122 3 Avenue

Lenox Hill

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

-

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
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

1Class 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

J

Jeff Blau

Head Officer·3 buildings·289 units
4.7

4 reviews

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