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M

Matthew Lau

Officer·2 buildings·28 units
4.1

4 reviews

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Matthew Lau show generally responsive ownership with quick issue resolution and attentive maintenance, contributing to well-kept, clean buildings. Tenants appreciate the convenient location and management's accessibility. However, challenges include prevalent hallway odors from smokers despite non-smoking policies, recurring package thefts, and significant noise issues, especially in street-facing or upper-floor units with poor soundproofing. Garbage management is generally well organized, and heating systems are reliable. Some renters suggest improving noise insulation and security measures to enhance living conditions. While most tenants approve of the owner and recommend these buildings, a few express concerns over rent hikes and noise disturbances.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good Building, with a few cons

Pros

The garbage is taken care of right outside the apartment building once a week. It does not pile up/collect. The floor of the halls and stairs is mopped once a week. The landlord takes care of issues very quickly inside units.

Cons

There are some smokers in apartments so that gives the hallway a odor. No laundry in the building. Packages have been taken from the building. Rent was raised by about 23% for the second year, negotiated down 50 dollars each.

Advice to the owners

keep tenants that want to live here, don't push them out!

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

In general, good all around

Pros

Location. The Landlord is responsive with issues and has the hallway is cleaned once a month. Landlord's office is across the street, so he is easy to get in touch with.

Cons

Several smoker residents despite building being a nonsmoking property so there is always a cigarette smell in the hallway. Packages are always stolen.

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183 Mott Street
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169 Bowery
Good cause

169 Bowery

3.7(2)

Lower East Side

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 better than the city average.

Owner averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

M

Matthew Lau

Officer·2 buildings·28 units
4.1

4 reviews

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