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Joel Wittlin

Officer·1 building·20 units
2.8

6 reviews

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1
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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Joel Wittlin reveal a mixed experience. While some praise cleanliness, natural light, and responsive supers, many raise serious concerns about building maintenance, pest issues, and disruptions from nearby hospital noise. A recurring and alarming issue is the employment of a live-in super with a criminal background, which tenants find unacceptable and poorly managed. Communication from management is often criticized as inconsistent or unresponsive, with slow responses to repair needs and unclear lease details. Rent increases and security deposit handling also appear to cause dissatisfaction. Potential renters should carefully consider these factors when choosing these properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·12 hours ago

Loved and will miss it!

Pros

Tons of natural light and in a lively area of the neighborhood. Rarely issues with bugs. Heat and AC work great. Super is quick and responsive.

Cons

Occasionally higher management can be hard to get a hold of but needing to contact them is rare.

Former tenant·8 months ago

Think twice before renting

Pros

Several subway stations and lines nearby for commuting to Manhattan. Convenient location near Park Slope.

Cons

The agent gave vague answers and pressured me with fake deadlines, even though I was the only applicant. After approval, I was switched to a different address without clear explanation. Advertising and lease paperwork listed different building numbers, making it hard to verify reviews. The building itself has issues: narrow hallways with a strange smell, missing bedbug filings, and a former super who, according to official records, is still connected to the property.

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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

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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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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is worse than the city average.

Owner average1.70Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

9Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

20Class A
Non-hazardous

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

4Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

J

Joel Wittlin

Officer·1 building·20 units
2.8

6 reviews

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