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Hersel Torkian

Head Officer·1 building·20 units
4.2

3 reviews

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants consistently praise Hersel Torkian-managed buildings for attentive and responsive supers who maintain cleanliness and address work orders promptly. Heat systems work reliably, pest control is effective, and water pressure is strong. The locations are convenient, often near subways, though noise from street construction and neighbors is a common downside. Garbage management is generally well handled but can vary. Rent increases have been noted even during challenging times, and walls may be thin. Overall, management is professional and easygoing, with buildings appealing to those seeking well-kept apartments in busy urban neighborhoods, despite typical city noise challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 minutes ago

Good building for the price in manhattan

Pros

Well maintained by super, great location

Cons

Walk up building, street noise

Former tenant·8 months ago

Great first studio apartment

Pros

Conveniently located, super is very responsive to all work orders.

Cons

Construction on the street is noisy.

Buildings associated with HERSEL TORKIAN

  • 242 East 83 Street
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    242 East 83 Street

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242 East 83 Street
Rent-stabilized

242 East 83 Street

4.2(3)

Yorkville

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

-

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.30Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

5Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

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Hersel Torkian

Head Officer·1 building·20 units
4.2

3 reviews

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