Marvin Basch

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Officer

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Agent

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15 Properties

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387 Units

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3.2(8)

Evictions: 19

Litigation History: Yes

Review Summary for Marvin Basch

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Marvin Basch show a mixed management experience. Tenants appreciate spacious units, convenient locations near subway stops, and some friendly superintendents. However, recurring issues include poor cleanliness, inadequate garbage management, pest problems, and inconsistent heating—especially during winter. Responsiveness from management is often criticized as slow or insufficient, with maintenance delays and unaddressed complaints about building conditions. Noise and loitering around some properties add to tenant concerns. While some buildings are rent stabilized and offer affordable rent, there is a clear call for better upkeep, updated appliances, and more proactive communication from management to improve residents' living conditions.

Open Violations

Only open violations from the last 10 years.

Data last updated 7 days ago.

The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is worse than the city .

BUILDING AVERAGE:

1.29 violations per unit

NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:

0.81 violation per unit

Non-hazardous

class A

i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

MOST RECENT:

Oct 31, 2025: § 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories at front of building at fire escape

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Hazardous

265

class B

i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

MOST RECENT:

Nov 13, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(a) hmc, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt e4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

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Immediately hazardous

139

class C

i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

MOST RECENT:

Dec 02, 2025: § 27-2043.1 hmc install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt e3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

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Missing information/filings

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 Marvin Basch

Crown Heights

1273 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

49 Units • 6 Floors

2.9(3)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 5

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Midwood

1400 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

48 Units • 6 Floors

2.7(3)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 1

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Saint George

141 St Marks Place, Staten Island, NY 10301

42 Units • 6 Floors

0(0)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 7

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: Yes

Midwood

1501 Avenue K, Brooklyn, NY 11230

36 Units • 6 Floors

0(0)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 0

Litigation History: No

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Reviews (8)

3 months ago

Spacious for Price

Former Tenant

Pros:

Spacious living room and bedroom tons of closet space right next to subway stop

Cons:

Old furnishings walk up no laundry garbage around the corner rat problem cold in winters

Advice to owner:

Heat the building in winter even off peak

9 months ago

Goldmont does not make it a joy to live here

Former Tenant

Pros:

Rent stabilized in a pleasant neighborhood.

Cons:

The laundry room has been out of service for a year, and the machines require replacement. Management has taken no significant action to address this vital amenity, only sending a repairman who has been unable to resolve the ongoing issues. The hallways are quite dirty, and management tends to do just the bare minimum to keep the building up. Furthermore, the noise from children playing in the hallways can be quite disruptive.

Advice to owner:

Replace the laundry machines in the basement.

Over 1 year ago

old building ok

Former Tenant

Pros:

nice and responsive super, clean halls and garbage area, family friendly

Cons:

the tenants overall are great, but some tenants are unhinged

Advice to owner:

take complaints seriously

Over 1 year ago

Nice place, nice price

Former Tenant

Pros:

Roomy, big ceilings, elevator, great neighbors, beautiful and convenient neighborhood, pretty cheap.

Cons:

Right next to the subway, which is noisy. Old kitchen, no amenities. Way too few power outlets.

Advice to owner:

New appliances please!

Over 3 years ago

Decent apartment once you overlook the downsides

Former Tenant

Pros:

The super Ilir is extremely helpful, but he is so stretched thin at time he cannot accommodate everyone. Building is close to the subway line and is fairly central in Brooklyn to commute easily, perhaps the biggest redeeming factor.

Cons:

It is a bit dirty, people hanging out the lobby at all times smoking weed, roaches in the lobby / apartments (yes exterminators do come but if you miss it for the month you have to wait), people stealing packages and the owner doesn’t care at all. Certain dryers in the basement don’t work at all. The heat is sporadic (too hot, too cold). The floors are very thin so you can hear your upstairs neighbor very clearly. Some apartments are renovated (mine is), but not a gut reno, just a slight refresh. Have not had to file an official complaint yet

Advice to owner:

Take the time to renovate the building, understood it’s a rent stabilized building but the tenants would be grateful. Also be more responsive to my messages. You are quick to collect rent, but not very responsive when I need help.

Over 4 years ago

Not a bad place to live.

Former Tenant

Pros:

Elevator, laundry in building.

Cons:

Roaches. Unbearable heat in winter.

Over 4 years ago

Old 6-storey building

Former Tenant

Pros:

Rent stabilized, rent is cheap, laundry in building though washers are not very effective.

Cons:

Apartment is old, fridge noisy and have had leaks from ceiling and windows during storms. Never properly fixed.

Over 4 years ago

Loitering In Front of The Building

Former Tenant

Pros:

The building is close to the train station.

Cons:

Loitering in front of the building and it is very noisy because of Nostrand Ave

Advice to owner:

Handle the loitering and garbage in front of the building.