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Benjamin Schwartz

Head Officer·13 buildings·416 units
3.2

8 reviews

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46
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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback on buildings managed by Benjamin Schwartz reveals mixed experiences. Some appreciate spacious units, affordability, pet-friendliness, and decent locations, noting friendly neighbors and good water pressure. However, consistent issues include poor cleanliness, insufficient garbage management, pest problems, and outdated infrastructure. Several renters report noise disturbances and limited control over heating. Maintenance responsiveness varies, with some praising timely attention and others frustrated by ignored repair requests and unprofessional management conduct. Tenants advise upgrades in ventilation, pest control, and building aesthetics. Overall, prospective renters should expect some management challenges, particularly with maintenance and building care, despite positive aspects like space and location.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 months ago

DO NOT TRUST ANYONE TRYING TO RENT YOU AN APT IN THIS BUILDING

Pros

I LOVED THE BUILDING GOT ACCEPTED AND ALL THEY WOULDNT LET ME SIGN THE LEASE

Cons

THEY ARE ALL A BUNCH OF SCAMMERS & LIERS DAN & SARAH WHAT A TEAM THEY MAKE . THEY LOVE THE OLD BAIT AND SWITCH AND WHEN YOUR APPROVED AND GO TO SIGN THE LEASE DAN FLIPS OUT ON YOU HE IS THE MOST UNPROFESSIONAL < DIS RESPECTFUL WOMEN HATING PERSON ON THE PLANET AND HIS STAFF IN THAT GROSS OFFICE THEY WORK OUT OF IN FOREST HILL WELL LETS JUST SAY THEY ARE VERY AFRAID OF HIM > MY GOD WHATS THIS WORLD COMING TO .

Advice to the owners

FIND HONEST REAL EATATE AGENTS AND PROPERTY MGMT PEOPLE & REAL EASTATE BROKERS

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Affordable Spacious Sunny

Pros

Affordable and spacious units. Great location. Good street parking. Reliable services and Amenities. Nice quite neighborhood.

Cons

Noise of neighbors above and below unit is regularly intrusive and irritating. Poor building ventilation systems leads to basement odors and musty bathrooms. Old piping results in regular water leaks in bathroom and kitchen. Maintenance and repair work is hasty and subpar. Building design and decor is outdated and unflattering.

Advice to the owners

Insulate floor space between units. Upgrade ventilation system. Upgrade building pipes. Hire skilled contractors who take pride in their work. Upgrade and update building common areas.

Buildings associated with BENJAMIN SCHWARTZ

  • 5735 Kings Highway
    Good cause

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  • 165 East 58 Street
    Good cause

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    East Flatbush

  • 25 Lefferts Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    25 Lefferts Avenue

    2.4(1)

    Prospect Lefferts Gardens

  • 60 Hamilton Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    60 Hamilton Avenue

    3.4(5)

    Saint George

5735 Kings Highway
Good cause

5735 Kings Highway

East Flatbush

165 East 58 Street
Good cause

165 East 58 Street

East Flatbush

25 Lefferts Avenue
Rent-stabilized

25 Lefferts Avenue

2.4(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

60 Hamilton Avenue
Rent-stabilized

60 Hamilton Avenue

3.4(5)

Saint George

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.09Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
150Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

300Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

76Class 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

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Benjamin Schwartz

Head Officer·13 buildings·416 units
3.2

8 reviews

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