Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings owned by Luis Barrios have a mix of pros and cons. While some tenants appreciate the historic charm and responsiveness of management, others express concernsabout bugs, maintenance issues, and lack of amenities like roof access. Tenants report problems with pests, improper maintenance, and break-ins post-Covid. While some suggest better communication and building upgrades, others advise selling if proper maintenance cannot be upheld. Management's responsiveness varies, with some experiences of quick fixes and others of ignored maintenance requests. Overall, there is a divide in tenant satisfaction and experiences across the buildings managed by Luis Barrios.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 8 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.18 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:
Aug 24, 2018: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 7d, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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Hazardous
6
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Apr 23, 2024: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 7a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
4
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jan 17, 2023: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the front entry to building , 1st story
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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 Luis Barrios
Brooklyn Heights
68 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
59 Units • 8 Floors
3(3)
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Renter Recommendations
--% of renters recommend this building
--% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (3)
2 stars
Over 2 years ago
Building with Historic Charm Improperly Maintained
Former Tenant
Pros:
Pre-war building Quaint apartment Claw foot tub Big closets Location (although the neighborhood has changed much post-pandemic)
Cons:
Apartments not properly maintained knowingly and in violation of city codes (asbestos, lead) Garbage located downstairs. Brown water from old pipes not properly maintained rent stabilized apartments not repaired or maintained properly Lack of heat Lack of responsiveness from management Roach and mice problems throughout building
Advice to owner:
Sell the building if you cannot properly maintain the building and comply with city codes
3.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
68 Montague St.
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great neighbors, noise not an issue, close to Brooklyn Bridge Park, amazing super!
Cons:
Serious bug problem (water bugs, cockroaches, crickets, fruit flies, etc.) Maintenence requests are frequently ignored
Advice to owner:
Better communication please
3.75 stars
Over 3 years ago
Overall, we’re happy living here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Management is pretty responsive and super is really great and a nice guy. Quick to respond to a text or email. (building is a mix of rent control/stabilized and regular units) I’ve heard from my rent stabilized neighbors management isn’t very proactive with their requests, but any problems we’ve had have been fixed pretty quickly. Really big windows and lots of light in the unit Intercom rings to your cellphone, so you can let the dog walker/UPS person/house cleaner in from anywhere
Cons:
Since Covid started, we’ve had break ins or attempted break ins to the building about once a month. Mainly it’s to steal packages bc we don’t have a doorman or package room. The managements ONLY response has been to replace the locks on the doors. It’s a problem and I’m very frustrated with their lack of an appropriate response to this issue b/c they could be faced with a bigger problem if a tenet walks in on a break in. Lobby looks like a VFW hall from 1975 Carpeted common hallways look pretty disgusting/stained, wish it was tile, that would be easier to keep clean Some of the common hallways are VERY narrow (29”). We couldn’t get one of our chairs down it when we moved in - they also couldn’t get the refrigerator down the hallway (that they ordered for the unit) bc the hallway was too narrow. So our fridge is weirdly small for the space. No one can figure out how to use the new intercom system - although it’s better than the old one Our unit is renovated and they made some very strange choices with our kitchen and how incredibly small it is compared to our massive hallway that is a waste of space Wish the building had use of the roof I’ve found their rent “help” solutions during covid to not be particularly helpful and kind of comical.
Advice to owner:
Figure out the break in problem and have an appropriate response. I’d love it if we could have roof access - for the amount we pay in rent, it’s the same as a luxury building without any of the amenities. Pls update the lobby and pull up the disgusting carpet.