Review Summary for Shulem Berger
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant feedback on buildings managed by Shulem Berger reflects a mixed picture. The properties are generally clean and well-maintained, with appreciated amenities like gyms, rooftops, and modern appliances. However, significant issues include poor noise insulation, inconsistent heating, and delayed or inadequate owner responsiveness, especially concerning repairs and security deposits. Some tenants report management communication problems, poor security measures, and maintenance neglect, such as building entrances and common areas. While a few tenants praise responsive onsite staff and a quiet atmosphere, overall, renters advise urgent improvements in management efficiency, tenant respect, building infrastructure, and security protocols to enhance the living experience.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
-- violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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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 Shulem Berger
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East Flatbush
3415 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Units • Floors
3.2(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (6)
3.12 stars
8 months ago
Very loud by the roadside, zero insulation
Former Tenant
Pros:
It’s clean and taken care of
Cons:
Road side noise is bad, the walls are thin, windows are not soundproof and not worth it
3.12 stars
9 months ago
Avoid, unless really really desperate
Former Tenant
Pros:
- Gym in the basement of the building
- Rooftop with views of Manhattan
- Daily cleaning of shared areas
- Rooftop with views of Manhattan
- Daily cleaning of shared areas
Cons:
- Thin walls between apartments
- Management responsiveness is delayed or non-existent, with poor communication on getting keys and repairs.
- Cheap or bad quality finishing around the apartment
- Deposit was returned after six months!! Management did not respond to phone calls or email on the matter.
- Make sure to validate property owner is properly listed on lease agreement.
- Management responsiveness is delayed or non-existent, with poor communication on getting keys and repairs.
- Cheap or bad quality finishing around the apartment
- Deposit was returned after six months!! Management did not respond to phone calls or email on the matter.
- Make sure to validate property owner is properly listed on lease agreement.
Advice to owner:
Treat your tenants properly by not disrespecting them and their time!
2.75 stars
9 months ago
Leaves a lot to be desired for its price point
Former Tenant
Pros:
New building with modern amenities. Comes with dishwasher, HVAC, and laundry. FIOS capable.
Cons:
Walls paper thin for something so recently constructed. Doors as well, so much energy loss from large gaps. Shoddy construction with gaps around all the outlets. There was mention of a receptionist, but has never existed. Have to nag management to hold them accountable on their own timelines.
Advice to owner:
You’re not going to continue to get new residents with the rent. There’s much better cheaper around.
4.5 stars
Over 1 year ago
It’s been a positive experience
Former Tenant
Pros:
-cleaning/maintenance team is onsite daily
- site supervisor is responsive when I text them
- front desk concierge is onsite in M-F in the evenings
- neighborhood and tenants are pretty quiet.
- solid gym
- mail room is a plus
- site supervisor is responsive when I text them
- front desk concierge is onsite in M-F in the evenings
- neighborhood and tenants are pretty quiet.
- solid gym
- mail room is a plus
Cons:
- bathroom sink water pressure
- corridors could use a paint touch up
- nice rooftop but no grill on the rooftop.
- corridors could use a paint touch up
- nice rooftop but no grill on the rooftop.
2.5 stars
Over 2 years ago
Try to avoid this building
Former Tenant
Pros:
1. Nice appliances, not the cheap ones usually seen in other NYC apartments
2. Indoor Washer/Dryer
3. Good natural lighting
4. Patio
2. Indoor Washer/Dryer
3. Good natural lighting
4. Patio
Cons:
1. Poorly managed. The entire apartment was covered in dust and random trash the day we moved in, and the management totally didn’t want to deal with it like other apartment buildings usually did. Typically when a tenant move in, they at least clean it up. The doorman had to multitask and help us clean, which leads to—
2. Doorman
When I just moved in, there was a doorman and then he resigned (he was used as a janitor and doorman and super at the same time). Then there was no doorman for a long time, and when I moved out there was a doorman every day from 3 pm to midnight. One of the doorman harassed me.
3. Inconsiderate people racing in the neighborhood. It is very loud, and sometimes it takes place at 1 am.
4. The yard of 3423 Farragut is terribly maintained and is almost a trash yard. At first I thought I’d be alright but then turned out the trash in its backyard is basically a breeding ground for mosquitos and flies. It makes it almost impossible to open the windows especially when it is warm now, unless you have a window screen in place, but—
5. The windows! Oh my god the windows looked nice at first, giving all the natural light, but they open inward and there is no way for you to insert a window screen.
6. The building, like many other rental buildings, is rushed together to get the construction finished. Such as the poor ventilation in the kitchen. The way they set up the cord for the internet is strange. And I’ve never seen the gap under the doors to be so wide, but they can be fixed with some insulation foam.
7. Added after moving out: getting your security deposit back is a pain in the butt. It’s been months and I still have not gotten my deposit back.
2. Doorman
When I just moved in, there was a doorman and then he resigned (he was used as a janitor and doorman and super at the same time). Then there was no doorman for a long time, and when I moved out there was a doorman every day from 3 pm to midnight. One of the doorman harassed me.
3. Inconsiderate people racing in the neighborhood. It is very loud, and sometimes it takes place at 1 am.
4. The yard of 3423 Farragut is terribly maintained and is almost a trash yard. At first I thought I’d be alright but then turned out the trash in its backyard is basically a breeding ground for mosquitos and flies. It makes it almost impossible to open the windows especially when it is warm now, unless you have a window screen in place, but—
5. The windows! Oh my god the windows looked nice at first, giving all the natural light, but they open inward and there is no way for you to insert a window screen.
6. The building, like many other rental buildings, is rushed together to get the construction finished. Such as the poor ventilation in the kitchen. The way they set up the cord for the internet is strange. And I’ve never seen the gap under the doors to be so wide, but they can be fixed with some insulation foam.
7. Added after moving out: getting your security deposit back is a pain in the butt. It’s been months and I still have not gotten my deposit back.
Advice to owner:
Please get the building better managed.
3 stars
Over 2 years ago
Could be better
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighbors
Balcony
Porter
Washer dryer in apt
Rooftop (still needed to be renovated )
Package room and contactless key
Balcony
Porter
Washer dryer in apt
Rooftop (still needed to be renovated )
Package room and contactless key
Cons:
Rooftop (still needed to be renovated ) parts all over the roof
Paid for water and heat
Small rooms made out to be 2 bedrooms when it’s really just one
Over 2500 in rent should have more than 2 closets
No living room
Management sucks they take days to respond
Still didn’t get my deposit back and todays the 12
Management doesn’t plan ahead for holidays
Security is horrible and front door is always broken
Woman was assaulted due to broken door
They don’t update codes or access as people move out
Garage door will remain open for hours someone can get attacked down there
Paid for water and heat
Small rooms made out to be 2 bedrooms when it’s really just one
Over 2500 in rent should have more than 2 closets
No living room
Management sucks they take days to respond
Still didn’t get my deposit back and todays the 12
Management doesn’t plan ahead for holidays
Security is horrible and front door is always broken
Woman was assaulted due to broken door
They don’t update codes or access as people move out
Garage door will remain open for hours someone can get attacked down there
Advice to owner:
Correct all the cons starting with management