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Alan Polen

Officer·3 buildings·267 units
3.2

6 reviews

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8
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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Alan Polen reveal a mixed management performance. Tenants commend certain properties for convenient locations and responsive building superintendents who address issues quickly. However, a recurring theme is poor cleanliness and pest control, especially cockroach infestations, with some buildings described as dirty and poorly maintained. Garbage management and water pressure are inconsistent, and several renters call out slow or inadequate owner responsiveness. Noise levels and neighbor quality vary by building, while heating is generally adequate. Renters urge better upkeep, more reliable repairs, and improved tenant treatment to enhance living conditions under Polen’s management.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Cheap at the edge of Brooklyn

Pros

It was an affordable rent in the city, heat wasn't a problem in the winter.

Cons

The biggest problem is it was dirty. There were cockroaches in the garbage disposal area and they would come in the vents. Having cats helped, but we had to cover the vents.

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

lived here over 30 years, great building and a quiet neighborhood

Pros

well managed, clean well kept, quiet neighbors, had a great view

Cons

last few years many more children and their mothers would congregate in the front during the day, used the side entrance not a huge inconvenience just a noisy gossipy crew

Advice to the owners

keep up the good work

Buildings associated with ALAN POLEN

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    Rent-stabilized

    2250 East 4 Street

    4.3(2)

    Gravesend

  • 1735 East 13 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    1735 East 13 Street

    Homecrest

  • 303 99 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    303 99 Street

    2.1(4)

    Bay Ridge

2250 East 4 Street
Rent-stabilized

2250 East 4 Street

4.3(2)

Gravesend

1735 East 13 Street
Rent-stabilized

1735 East 13 Street

Homecrest

303 99 Street
Rent-stabilized

303 99 Street

2.1(4)

Bay Ridge

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

-

Renters received their security deposits back

-

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 average0.40Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
23Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

56Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

30Class 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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Alan Polen

Officer·3 buildings·267 units
3.2

6 reviews

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