Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings owned by MARVIN ESTATES, LLC as well-kept and renovated, with great super and modern amenities. The buildings are clean, well-maintained, and responsive to tenant needs.Some challenges include heating issues, neighborhood noise, and occasional pests. Overall, residents appreciate the cleanliness, garbage management, and owner responsiveness. Despite minor drawbacks, tenants feel the buildings are reliable and recommend staying here for a comfortable living experience in Manhattan.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.3 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jul 21, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jul 21, 2023: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash window at south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jul 21, 2023: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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 Marvin Estates, LLC
Central Harlem
4 East 132 Street, Manhattan, NY 10037
10 Units • 5 Floors
4.3(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (4)
4.5 stars
5 months ago
Well-kept and nicely renovated
Former Tenant
Pros:
GREAT super! Shoutout Christian he's awesome Really nice private outdoor deck with greenery Renovations were well done with new floors Nice modern kitchen appliances Exposed brick interior is well sealed Great neighbors
Cons:
I had the small room and it was... small Neighborhood can be noisy and up late Somewhat difficult to heat/cool
Advice to owner:
AC in each room
4.5 stars
Over 1 year ago
Reliable place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
I lived here from 2016 - 2019, so I can’t speak to how it’s managed today. At the time I lived here, the super and owner were fantastic. The building is clean and well maintained.
Cons:
Heating was tricky. Some rooms would get very hot and some rooms would be ice cold. My room was an ice cold room, so I used an electric blanket a lot.
4.5 stars
Over 4 years ago
Clean and well kept building
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building is kept clean, monthly pest control, owner is very responsive via email
Cons:
It's across from project buildings so sometimes outside I can be very noisy up to late nights.
Advice to owner:
Honestly, I have no advice to the owners the building is well kept and clean.
3.75 stars
Over 4 years ago
Close to transportation, well-managed building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Small building with a closely reviewed tenant application process so all the tenants were cordial at worst and helpful/friendly most of the time.
Cons:
Since our apartment was street facing, we encountered street racing on weekends and noise from parties in neighboring building. There was also the occasional mouse...