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Josephine Owen

Head Officer·4 buildings·47 units
4.0

4 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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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 Josephine Owen reflect a generally positive tenant experience. Properties are appreciated for their prime locations, especially near Montague and Henry Streets, and feature well-maintained common areas with responsive management. Many tenants commend the cleanliness, family ownership, and a neighborly atmosphere. Challenges include older building infrastructures with issues like inconsistent water heating, loud radiators, poor water pressure, and occasional pest concerns. Garbage management varies but is mostly acceptable. Tenants suggest updates like improved HVAC, better water systems, and added amenities such as bike storage to enhance living quality. Overall, management is considered approachable and dependable.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Good building for young people

Pros

Great location on Montague

Cons

old building, bad water pressure, loud radiator steam heating, drafty windows, no A/C provided

Advice to the owners

put mini splits in all the units

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Great Building, Some Roaches

Pros

Good management, regular cleaning and maintenance, great location

Cons

Roaches when it rains, older building, heat is super hot and dry in the winter

Buildings associated with JOSEPHINE OWEN

  • 195 Hicks Street
    Rent-stabilized

    195 Hicks Street

    5.0(1)

    Brooklyn Heights

  • 50 Clark Street
    Rent-stabilized

    50 Clark Street

    Brooklyn Heights

  • 275 Henry Street
    Good cause

    275 Henry Street

    4.0(2)

    Brooklyn Heights

  • 156 Montague Street
    Good cause

    156 Montague Street

    2.9(1)

    Brooklyn Heights

195 Hicks Street
Rent-stabilized

195 Hicks Street

5.0(1)

Brooklyn Heights

50 Clark Street
Rent-stabilized

50 Clark Street

Brooklyn Heights

275 Henry Street
Good cause

275 Henry Street

4.0(2)

Brooklyn Heights

156 Montague Street
Good cause

156 Montague Street

2.9(1)

Brooklyn Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

-

Renters received their security deposits back

-

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 average0.38Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
6Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

7Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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

J

Josephine Owen

Head Officer·4 buildings·47 units
4.0

4 reviews

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