Review Summary for Metropolis Realty
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by METROPOLIS REALTY as a mixed bag. While some tenants appreciate the friendly neighbors, nice management, and modern amenities like keyless entry, others have faced issues like thin walls, noisy neighbors, and unresponsive landlords leading to legal threats for deposit return. Recommendations include improving landlord responsiveness, maintaining amenities like intercoms, and addressing high energy bills and power outages promptly. Despite varying experiences, well-maintained buildings with conscientious neighbors make it an attractive option for those seeking a quieter living environment in certain areas of Queens.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 6 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.6 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
12
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 13, 2017: § 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
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Hazardous
6
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 28, 2023: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator steam valve handle at public hall, 1st story, section at southwest
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Immediately hazardous
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jun 13, 2017: § 27-2033 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
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Missing information/filings
1
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 21, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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All Properties Associated with Metropolis Realty
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Ditmars-Steinway
21-59 27 Street, Queens, NY 11105
16 Units • 4 Floors
4.3(2)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Astoria
30-27 30 Street, Queens, NY 11102
11 Units • 5 Floors
3.1(1)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Ditmars-Steinway
24-23 29 Street, Queens, NY 11102
6 Units • 3 Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (3)
3.88 stars
6 months ago
8 years here
Former Tenant
Pros:
98% amazing neighbors, nice management, super in building, just added keyless entry
Cons:
building itself is on the older side, can be a bit slow to fix things but nothing horrible
3.12 stars
Over 3 years ago
2020 - 30-27 30th street
Former Tenant
Pros:
Modern building, good area
Cons:
thin walls, can hear neighbors, unusually high energy bills. Power frequently cut out. Horrible landlord that ignored all correspondence not related to paying rent, and we had to threaten legal action to finally make him return our security deposit.
Advice to owner:
Need better responsiveness to tenants.
4.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
2159 27th St — great building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Our apartment is beautiful, and we love the street. It’s very quiet. Neighbors are conscientious. The super has fixed problems for us when we reached out to him.
Cons:
We did not have a working intercom for over a year.