Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.
Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Marc Barron consistently reveal serious maintenance issues, including frequent heat and hot water outages, pest infestations, and plumbing leaks. Many report sluggish and inadequate owner responsiveness, with repairs often delayed or ignored. Cleanliness and garbage management are generally poor, contributing to uninviting common areas frequented by unauthorized individuals. While apartments tend to be spacious and located near transit and parks, management's apparent neglect and communication shortcomings overshadow these benefits. Rent stabilization offers some affordability, but tenants advise significant improvements in maintenance, pest control, and tenant respect to enhance living conditions and safety across the portfolio.
Reviews
Former tenant·20 minutes ago
Could’ve been great
Pros
The space is big
Cons
There no hot water sometimes
No heat sometimes
Hard getting things fixed
Building is dirty and teens chill in the lobby almost all day
Former tenant·14 minutes ago
rent stabilized matches quality
Pros
More affordable units
More spacious than most nyc apartments
Cons
Moldy bathroom
Roaches despite own cleanliness
Faulty entrance