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Paul Athens

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1 Properties

480 Units

Evictions: 2
Litigation History: No
Review Summary for Paul Athens
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings owned by Paul Athens are well-maintained with commendable cleanliness, efficient garbage management, and responsive staff. Tenants appreciate the friendly doormen and maintenance teams. However, there are concerns about high rent prices, occasional elevator breakdowns, and strict move-in/out protocols. Some suggest improvements like updating appliances, addressing noise issues, and enhancing online rent payment options. Overall, residents enjoy the building amenities, but emphasize the need for cost-effective solutions and smoother management procedures for a more satisfying living experience.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 2 weeks ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.01 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
6
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Mar 18, 2018: § 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
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class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
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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 Paul Athens
Kips Bay
244 E 34 St, Manhattan, NY 10016
Top Rated 480 Units 21 Floors
4.5(12)

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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 (12)

3 months ago
Great building, but severely overpriced
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location for walkability. The doormen and building maintenance staff are fantastic.
Cons:
The building has a D rating for energy efficiency - the most impactful byproduct of this inefficiency is an exorbitantly high A/C bill throughout the summer ($400 - $600 / month). The management staff are aware of these challenges, but have no answers in terms of a plan for progress.
Advice to owner:
Focus on updating the cost-drivers for the building instead of renovating the lobby.
7 months ago
Great Management and cleanliness
Former Tenant
Pros:
The staff is very nice and on top of everything happening in the building. The building is clean and amenities are worth it.
Cons:
the leasing agent is nice but tough on rent prices even during covid. With that being said, its still a great place to live given the price.
7 months ago
Amazing staff but move in/out extremely stressful
Former Tenant
Pros:
The maintenance staff, handymen and doormen are all amazing people. Shoutout to Juan - he cares so much for the people and goes above and beyond to help! The building is extremely well maintained and clean, it's great to live in. The leasing staff led by Shin are also great.
Cons:
The move in / out protocols are very strict and can be unreasonable, and because the assistant property manager is stringent about following them it makes for the moving experience that much more stressful and expensive. There's been other errors by this management team that were eventually cleared but I would've preferred not to have occurred in the first place.
There was an issue with a neighbor who was smoking a lot of weed and it was traveling through the vents, it was very pungent. The staff tried to manage it but this went on for a while, but i think this tenant has since moved out or stopped.
Hallway noise does carry into the apartment but it's generally quiet anyway. The walls can be thin, I could hear neighbor from one side of the wall shouting, it's not too disturbing or often but it does startle me lol
9 months ago
Great building and staff
Former Tenant
Pros:
Doormen are wonderful!
Closet space is wonderful
Lovely garden rooftop space
Cons:
Not a very dog friendly
A handful of curmudgeon tentants
Kitchen/appliances can use an update
Not the best location on 34th street
Elevator can be slow
Garden space needs more sitting areas, and stop smoking. cigarette butts everywhere.
Advice to owner:
Make part of the rooftop be dog friendly.
Over 2 years ago
All Fantastic doormen
Former Tenant
Pros:
Very pet friendly and overall clean building. No issues with management.
Cons:
Extremely expensive laundry.
Over 2 years ago
We really enjoy it here.
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building feels modern, the staff are attentive and continuously keep the lobby and halls clean, the doormen are nice, and they haven't been overly aggressive with rent increases.
Cons:
The elevators can sometimes be down for days (occasionally weeks) at a time, which can make for frustrating wait time during rush hour periods.
Advice to owner:
Continue your transparency.
Over 2 years ago
Big apartments for the price
Former Tenant
Pros:
Solid size and great doormen
Cons:
Elevator breaks down too often
Over 3 years ago
Overall Good Unit
Former Tenant
Pros:
Clean, good rooftop, fast response on issues
Cons:
Expensive rent and fees
Over 3 years ago
Great place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
Rooftop, friendly doormen
Cons:
Management can be sneaky
Over 3 years ago
Good location, bit expensive for quality
Former Tenant
Pros:
The location is great; apartment is pretty clean; great doormen; the rooftop is great; it’s safe; most residents are working professionals or young families
Cons:
The quality of the units (eg, finishings, appliances) are not comparable to other apartments in similar price range, especially new developments in the city. You can get better quality and amenities. The walls are thin. You pay for the location.
Advice to owner:
Management can be more responsive.
Over 3 years ago
Very happy here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Clean common spaces, attentive staff, gorgeous rooftop and views, great amenities
Cons:
Occasionally slow elevator
Over 3 years ago
Nice place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
Concierge, doorman, mailroom, laundry in building, dry cleaner service downstairs, crunch fitness
Cons:
Sometime elevator takes a while, resident gym is outdated
Advice to owner:
Please update Rent payment from checks to online :)