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Scott Castellano

Head Officer

2 Properties

47 Units

Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
Review Summary for Scott Castellano
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews suggest buildings managed by Scott Castellano have varying levels of cleanliness and maintenance. Tenants appreciate the responsive management in addressing major issues like pipe replacements but cite delays in minor fixes. Positive aspects include spacious units, good pest control, and convenient locations near transportation. However, recurring problems with stolen mail, low water pressure, and inadequate insulation have been noted. Inconsistent cleanliness, lack of elevator maintenance, and high rent for the conditions are concerns. Improvement suggestions include proactive package solutions and enhanced cleanliness standards to match rental prices.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 4 weeks ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.23 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
4
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Aug 05, 2021: § 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts ,all components, and all stories at rear of building. at fire escape
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Hazardous
6
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Feb 01, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser at west in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
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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 02, 2020: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... all walls and ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north , section ''south''
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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 Scott Castellano
Inwood
4850 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10034
37 Units 5 Floors
3.5(4)
Brooklyn Heights
16 Monroe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201
10 Units 5 Floors
4.3(1)

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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 (5)

10 months ago
Adequate. Building management is responsive most of the time.
Former Tenant
Pros:
The unit is spacious. There were no mice on the 4th floor.
Cons:
It took management a month to replace a 100 year old pipe in the bathroom. They did that within the first month of move in.

With certain things, management is responsive, but will completely ignore the things it deems more minor.
Over 2 years ago
A view of the Cloisters
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location near 1 and A train, near Bx12 bus to the Bronx, easy bus ride to Target. Near parks. Beautiful view of The Cloisters.
Clean building, updated apartments, great pest control practices, very responsive super. Granite tops and dishwasher in kitchen. Large 1 bedroom apartment with separate kitchen.
Cons:
Stolen mail all of the time. Low water pressure on the 5th floor, bad insulation (too cold in winter and too hot in the summer).
Advice to owner:
Install a package locker to deal with stolen mail problem.
Over 2 years ago
Not the worst building.
Former Tenant
Pros:
Pretty quiet. Not the dirtiest.
Cons:
Super will not fix anything properly if you live in a rent controlled unit. Building has potential but isnt cleaned enough. Packages are stolen on a daily basis. You need a police report to do anything and no one follows through. No elevator.
Advice to owner:
Whats the point of having a camera if you arent going to do anything about stolen packages? Up keep the cleanliness of the building. Rent is too expensive for it to be so dirty. Everyone deserve to live in a clean space.
Over 3 years ago
An ok place
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good neighborhood, ok in terms of maintenance responsiveness, pets ok
Cons:
Random things broken, ie shower. Never fixed. Takes very long time to address issues
Advice to owner:
Be more responsive and faster to tenants maintenance requests
Over 3 years ago
One of the worst
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close to public transportation
Cons:
Almost everything you can think of
Advice to owner:
Stop being cheap and invest in the building and the people you rent out your property