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Deodat Lowtan

Shareholder·46 buildings·259 units
2.1

50 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

9
Evictions
100
Litigation cases

About Deodat Lowtan

Deodat Lowtan is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.1/5 across 50 reviews, with 6% recommending their buildings and 4% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 9 evictions, 617 open violations, and 100 litigation cases. Data last updated September 24, 2026. Deodat Lowtan is a shareholder associated with 46 buildings and 259 units across Bushwick, East New York, and East Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings were constructed between 1900 and 1931, resulting in a mix of architectural styles from different eras. The portfolio consists of mostly low-rise buildings. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Additionally, this portfolio is listed on Openigloo's 100 Worst Landlords list for 2025. This annual list is compiled by tenant advocates based on tenant reports and open-data records.

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 tenant reviews for properties managed by Deodat Lowtan reveal a troubling pattern of mismanagement and neglect. Many renters report a lack of responsiveness from management regarding urgent maintenance issues, with several mentioning significant pest problems, including infestations of roaches and mice. Residents express concerns about unclean conditions, faulty heating, and deteriorating building infrastructure. Although tenants appreciate some positive aspects like location and community, the overwhelming sentiment is negative, highlighting a pervasive feeling of dissatisfaction with ownership and urging potential renters to proceed with caution or to avoid these buildings altogether.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Great if you can fix everything yourself

Pros

Exposed brick, nyc charm

Cons

Completely unresponsive management, often have to call 5-10 times for them to take a complaint seriously

Former tenant·54 seconds ago

Roaches Poor Maintenance

Pros

Close to Maria Hernandez

Cons

Roaches, roaches, roaches. The block this apartment is on is also quite unwelcoming.

Buildings associated with DEODAT LOWTAN

  • 242 Garage Central Avenue
    Good cause

    242 Garage Central Avenue

    Bushwick

  • 1287 Greene Avenue
    Good cause

    1287 Greene Avenue

    Bushwick

  • 152 Grattan Street
    Rent-stabilized

    152 Grattan Street

    East Williamsburg

  • 315 Jefferson Street
    Good cause

    315 Jefferson Street

    Bushwick

242 Garage Central Avenue
Good cause

242 Garage Central Avenue

Bushwick

1287 Greene Avenue
Good cause

1287 Greene Avenue

Bushwick

152 Grattan Street
Rent-stabilized

152 Grattan Street

East Williamsburg

315 Jefferson Street
Good cause

315 Jefferson Street

Bushwick

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average2.38Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
242Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

260Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

113Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Deodat Lowtan has an average tenant rating of 2.1 out of 5 across 50 reviews.

Buildings managed by Deodat Lowtan average 2.38 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

6% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Deodat Lowtan would recommend living there.

Deodat Lowtan was ranked #46 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2025.

Deodat Lowtan has 100 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

4% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Deodat Lowtan approve of how it is run.

Deodat Lowtan owns or manages 46 buildings totalling 259 units.

Deodat Lowtan has 9 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Deodat Lowtan

Shareholder·46 buildings·259 units
2.1

50 reviews

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