Review Summary for Edilberto Lopez
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by Edilberto Lopez as poorly managed, with various issues including gas leaks, lack of responsiveness, uncleanliness, and poor maintenance. Tenants express frustration with delayed repairs, unaddressed mold, water leaks, and pests. The landlords are described as unresponsive, leading to a subpar living experience. Despite some positive aspects like affordability and neighbors, the prevalent roach infestation and recurring heating problems overshadow the benefits. Recommendations include increased responsiveness, better maintenance, and overall care for tenants' well-being to enhance the living conditions in these buildings.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 9 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
3.37 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is worse than the city .
Non-hazardous
5
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Apr 10, 2024: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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Hazardous
16
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Apr 04, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose wood handril at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story
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Immediately hazardous
6
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Apr 04, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
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Missing information/filings
0
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 Edilberto Lopez
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
644 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
8 Units • 4 Floors
1.9(4)
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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 (4)
1 stars
Over 1 year ago
Poorly Managed and dangerous building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location, that is it.
Cons:
Updating my review.
I had a gas leak for 2 years and no working stove because of the leak for several months. They replaced it with an electric stove after months of back and forth.
I have since moved out because at my lease renewal under the conditions that they clean bird feces out from the common area that was there for 6 months and replace my broken sink. It took them months to clean the hall and I ended up replacing the sink myself out of pocket. I never received the landlords signature on the lease and followed up week after week for 3 months and they kept assuring me i would have a 12 month lease but then once I told them I fixed the sink they told me they would not honor the lease and were raising the rent an additional $800. I was originally paying $1,800 at my move in date and they raised it to $2,500. When I moved out i patched the walls and did a walk through. The building manager had no complaints about the condition but i never received my deposit or an itemized list of repairs. Now seeing the current tenants complaints on here its clear they did no painting or cleaning and kept my money.
To the current tenant. If you see this I would like to connect to discuss the condition of the apartment and if I could get proof that no repairs were made it would help me a ton. I also suggest you break your lease and move asap, things will only get worse. I was friends with other tenants and it was a nightmare all around.
You can reach me here: 06_motor_meadow@icloud.com
Management will not respond to requests. the emergency phone line does not reach anyone. The day you move in you will not be able to get in because the lockbox is broken. This has happened to all tenants in the last 3 years. The hallways are filthy and stairs are falling apart. The tiles are torn up and exposed floor beneath shows through. Listings and agents lie about central air, there is no central air in this building despite what the listings online say. Landlord did not know I had signed a lease and moved in, I had no heat or hot water the first week because they didn't know I moved in. Poor plumbing, bathrooms and radiators leaking in the building which has caused mold to grow in apartments. Mold growing in the ceiling because of leaks from heavy rains. Gas leaks and water leaks. When they send people to make repairs the building is left in even worse condition.
I had a gas leak for 2 years and no working stove because of the leak for several months. They replaced it with an electric stove after months of back and forth.
I have since moved out because at my lease renewal under the conditions that they clean bird feces out from the common area that was there for 6 months and replace my broken sink. It took them months to clean the hall and I ended up replacing the sink myself out of pocket. I never received the landlords signature on the lease and followed up week after week for 3 months and they kept assuring me i would have a 12 month lease but then once I told them I fixed the sink they told me they would not honor the lease and were raising the rent an additional $800. I was originally paying $1,800 at my move in date and they raised it to $2,500. When I moved out i patched the walls and did a walk through. The building manager had no complaints about the condition but i never received my deposit or an itemized list of repairs. Now seeing the current tenants complaints on here its clear they did no painting or cleaning and kept my money.
To the current tenant. If you see this I would like to connect to discuss the condition of the apartment and if I could get proof that no repairs were made it would help me a ton. I also suggest you break your lease and move asap, things will only get worse. I was friends with other tenants and it was a nightmare all around.
You can reach me here: 06_motor_meadow@icloud.com
Management will not respond to requests. the emergency phone line does not reach anyone. The day you move in you will not be able to get in because the lockbox is broken. This has happened to all tenants in the last 3 years. The hallways are filthy and stairs are falling apart. The tiles are torn up and exposed floor beneath shows through. Listings and agents lie about central air, there is no central air in this building despite what the listings online say. Landlord did not know I had signed a lease and moved in, I had no heat or hot water the first week because they didn't know I moved in. Poor plumbing, bathrooms and radiators leaking in the building which has caused mold to grow in apartments. Mold growing in the ceiling because of leaks from heavy rains. Gas leaks and water leaks. When they send people to make repairs the building is left in even worse condition.
Advice to owner:
Maintain your building, keep track of work orders and hire skilled laborers.
1 stars
Over 1 year ago
Would Give Zero Stars If Possible
Former Tenant
Pros:
Truly not one good thing to say about this building or the landlords.
Cons:
A terrible management company. Completely unresponsive and unprofessional. They claimed the unit was cleaned before move-in when it clearly was not. Holes in the walls of the apartment, mold in the fridge, hair in the shower, and food crumbs everywhere. Totally unresponsive to calls, voicemails, and emails.
Advice to owner:
Find new management company who is interested in doing their job.
3.25 stars
Over 2 years ago
For the price not bad, otherwise 😞
Former Tenant
Pros:
It's affordable and neighbors
Cons:
There's more roaches than necessary, owners are not responsive and very cheap, when I first moved in my heater wasn't working and it happens every year. The don't respond until I'm weeks with sporadic heat and hot water and I have no choice but to put in a complaint with city
Advice to owner:
Respond to your tenants and actually care
2.25 stars
Over 3 years ago
Lard lords don’t give a shit
Former Tenant
Pros:
Apartment is fine, but just fine
Cons:
Landlords have minimal responsiveness. Hallways are awful and stairs are falling apart.
Advice to owner:
Clean up the halllways. Repair the stairs. Fix the front door.