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Peter Polow Sr

Shareholder·5 buildings·64 units
3.9

9 reviews

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No
Evictions
3
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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Peter Polow Sr portray him as a responsive and communicative landlord who works to keep properties well maintained. Many appreciate the cleanliness, functional amenities like elevators and roof decks, and helpful superintendents, especially in 23 Clinton Street where management is described as quick and nice. Some properties have minor pest issues, occasional noise disturbances, and cleaning inconsistencies, especially in common areas like staircases. While some units show quirks and intermittent maintenance delays, tenants generally feel their concerns are addressed. Overall, renters can expect attentive ownership focused on upkeep and proactive communication despite some building-specific drawbacks.

Reviews

Former tenant·6 minutes ago

Loved this place!

Pros

Straightforward apartment, no major issues Great location close to Tompkins Square Park, Stuytown, and lots of bars/restaurants Lots of natural light Super is very helpful Roof deck is a nice perk Elevator is very useful for moving

Cons

Noise from nearby construction can be disruptive Some issues with toilets and sinks not working correctly but were resolved

Former tenant·3 months ago

Solid location, decent amenities

Pros

Roof deck open most of the day, nice digital system, packages usually placed in the lobby in piles, nice neighbors

Cons

Walls are thin, can't use elevators to reach floors 4-6 unless you live there.

Buildings associated with PETER POLOW SR

  • 242 East 3 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    242 East 3 Street

    2.9(1)

    East Village

  • 23 Clinton Street
    Good cause

    23 Clinton Street

    4.0(3)

    Lower East Side

  • 1796 3 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1796 3 Avenue

    4.5(2)

    East Harlem

  • 177 Avenue B
    Good cause

    177 Avenue B

    4.0(3)

    East Village

242 East 3 Street
Rent-stabilized

242 East 3 Street

2.9(1)

East Village

23 Clinton Street
Good cause

23 Clinton Street

4.0(3)

Lower East Side

1796 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1796 3 Avenue

4.5(2)

East Harlem

177 Avenue B
Good cause

177 Avenue B

4.0(3)

East Village

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 average0.34Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
15Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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

P

Peter Polow Sr

Shareholder·5 buildings·64 units
3.9

9 reviews

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