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M

Matthew Schmelzer

Head Officer·14 buildings·714 units
2.8

10 reviews

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72
Evictions
42
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of Matthew Schmelzer's buildings report a mix of positives and challenges. Management is often described as responsive, with friendly superintendents and generally well-kept common areas in some buildings. However, there are consistent issues across properties including poor heating in winter, noise disturbances, and pest problems, especially in Manhattan locations. Garbage and cleanliness management vary widely by building, and some tenants express frustration with slow or indifferent owner responsiveness. Security concerns arise from illicit activities in certain buildings, prompting calls for stronger enforcement and better tenant oversight. Overall, renters can expect decent management efforts but should be prepared for occasional maintenance delays and noise challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good experience in bronx building

Pros

Responsive management and super. Friendly neighbors. Consistent building maintanance. Large apartments.

Cons

Heat is not great in winter. A lot of dog poop outside. Very loud area and building.

Former tenant·10 months ago

Renovated units are nicely done

Pros

Residents are family oriented and friendly

Cons

Bronx type illicit activity by few residents in the building and surrounding area.

Advice to the owners

Continue to employ a security guard.

Buildings associated with MATTHEW SCHMELZER

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    Rent-stabilized

    1478 Walton Avenue

    3.6(2)

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  • 1454 Walton Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1454 Walton Avenue

    2.5(1)

    Concourse

  • 277 East 207 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    277 East 207 Street

    Norwood

  • 1475 Walton Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1475 Walton Avenue

    1.8(1)

    Concourse

1478 Walton Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1478 Walton Avenue

3.6(2)

Concourse

1454 Walton Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1454 Walton Avenue

2.5(1)

Concourse

277 East 207 Street
Rent-stabilized

277 East 207 Street

Norwood

1475 Walton Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1475 Walton Avenue

1.8(1)

Concourse

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 average0.27Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
66Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

94Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

37Class 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

M

Matthew Schmelzer

Head Officer·14 buildings·714 units
2.8

10 reviews

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