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J

Joe Stein

Property manager
2.3

4 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
No
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 tenant reviews for buildings managed by Joe Stein reveal serious concerns about management practices. Tenants report poor cleanliness, inadequate garbage management, and persistent pest issues. Many mention the owner's invasions of privacy, including entering apartments without notice, and allegations of harassment and discriminatory behavior. Heating and noise levels vary, but overall responsiveness from management is consistently rated low. Security and building maintenance are also highlighted as needing improvement. While some find locations convenient and rents somewhat affordable, the negative experiences with management and safety overshadow these benefits, leading most tenants to strongly advise against living in these properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Do not recommend

Pros

Somewhat affordable rent

Cons

Owner was creepy towards women and would walk into the apartment with no notice Refused to provide required services Would force tenants to promote the rooms and blow up their phones My pillow smelled like men’s cologne even tho I didn’t live with men Paired us with people with criminal records for the other room

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Herman Epstein, the landlord of the building went to prison

Pros

Close to the station

Cons

The landlord is creepy. Tries to harass people. The owner is also clearly racist.

Advice to the owners

Don’t live here unless you are truly desperate.

Buildings associated with JOE STEIN

No buildings found

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

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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

Owner average--Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

FAQs

Joe Stein has an average tenant rating of 2.3 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

Joe Stein has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Joe Stein has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Joe Stein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

J

Joe Stein

Property manager
2.3

4 reviews

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