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J

Joshua Lazarus

Shareholder·19 buildings·469 units
3.0

5 reviews

Highlights

8
Evictions
25
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Buildings managed by Joshua Lazarus show mixed management quality. Tenants at some properties appreciate responsive management, accurate rent renewals, and well-maintained grounds with proactive maintenance. Rent-stabilized units are respected with minimal hassle. However, issues include inconsistent heating, pest infestations, and outdated facilities requiring frequent repairs and shutdowns. Some buildings suffer from poor cleanliness, inadequate garbage management, and problematic noise levels. Resident feedback stresses the need for better communication during repairs, improved pest control, and full-time, accessible superintendents. Overall, while some locations offer a comfortable living experience, others require significant improvements in building upkeep and management responsiveness.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Pretty good building

Pros

Maintenance is kept up-to-date. My apartment is rent-stabilized and there is no hassle against me because of that.

Cons

Heating is irregular - often too chilly when heat is left off too long.

Former tenant·15 seconds ago

Living at Sirkus Court!

Pros

High ceilings, Location, Mini Garden.

Cons

No Elevators, No Laundry Room, Thin Walls. Delivered packages may get missing.

Advice to the owners

Get proper: Cleaning personnel to clean lobby and staircases on each floor.Exterminator to decrease Roach infestation. . Superintendent almost never available.

Buildings associated with JOSHUA LAZARUS

  • 1539 East 24 Street

    1539 East 24 Street

    Midwood

  • 2425 Kings Highway
    Rent-stabilized

    2425 Kings Highway

    4.0(2)

    Midwood

  • 3101 Brighton 2 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    3101 Brighton 2 Street

    Brighton Beach

  • 1680 East 17 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    1680 East 17 Street

    2.0(2)

    Homecrest

1539 East 24 Street

1539 East 24 Street

Midwood

2425 Kings Highway
Rent-stabilized

2425 Kings Highway

4.0(2)

Midwood

3101 Brighton 2 Street
Rent-stabilized

3101 Brighton 2 Street

Brighton Beach

1680 East 17 Street
Rent-stabilized

1680 East 17 Street

2.0(2)

Homecrest

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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 average0.71Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
84Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

173Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

77Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

3Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

J

Joshua Lazarus

Shareholder·19 buildings·469 units
3.0

5 reviews

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