Review Summary for Joel Reich
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent reviews of buildings owned by JOEL REICH indicate mixed feedback. Residents appreciate the central location and well-maintained amenities like laundry facilities and rooftops. However, concerns revolve around unresponsive management, pest issues, noise disturbances from neighbors, and maintenance delays. Some tenants mention challenges with garbage management and building security. Overall, there is a divide in approval of the owner, with some suggesting empathy and proactive changes to enhance tenant experience. While some tenants recommend the buildings for a first apartment, others express dissatisfaction with the management's handling of Covid-related issues.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 2 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.18 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
Show all
Hazardous
3
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 29, 2024: § 27-2037, 2038 hmc: provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Show all
Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
Show all
Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
Show all
All Properties Associated with Joel Reich
/-73.92608,40.695259,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Bushwick
316 Evergreen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
8 Units • 4 Floors
3.6(4)
/-73.926152,40.695299,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Bushwick
314 Evergreen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
8 Units • 4 Floors
2.9(1)
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
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)
2.88 stars
10 months ago
loud and stinky- literally NO service in the building
Former Tenant
Pros:
there is roof access.
Cons:
they advertise a shared backyard - it’s not a backyard; it’s just where they keep garbage.
there is pretty much no cell service in the whole building somehow unless you’re right up against the window. this makes doing laundry nearly impossible, as you start the machines with an app
the walls are extremely thin, so you can hear everything going on in the other apartment
there is also a HEAVY smoker on the first floor, so the first floor always smells like cigarettes, which sometimes follows you up the stairwell.
there is pretty much no cell service in the whole building somehow unless you’re right up against the window. this makes doing laundry nearly impossible, as you start the machines with an app
the walls are extremely thin, so you can hear everything going on in the other apartment
there is also a HEAVY smoker on the first floor, so the first floor always smells like cigarettes, which sometimes follows you up the stairwell.
2.75 stars
Over 1 year ago
Unresponsive management unwilling to fix issues
Former Tenant
Pros:
Large unit with washer and dryer in the building. Large bedroom with plenty of light.
Cons:
The fridge is very slim and difficult to fit your food in. Lots of rats outside leaving us unable to use the patio. Rats are also in the wall that scratch and make noise during the day. Smells of rat pee in the office and outside.
Advice to owner:
Be proactive and make changes before you increase the rent.
3.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
Okay until Covid
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice building in brooklyn; good location, cheap, good for 20 somethings
Cons:
Refused to lower rent during covid and harassed us for it until our lease was up (quarantine was half of our lease)
Advice to owner:
Have some empathy
3.75 stars
Over 2 years ago
Classy smooth square
Former Tenant
Pros:
Very nice small building with laundry downstairs!
Cons:
Balcony not appropriately sealed and leaks into balcony room from 4th floor.
Advice to owner:
Paint yourself as there is alot of tinted white and the kitchen is extremely dark.
4.12 stars
Over 3 years ago
Not bad for a first apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
- building was well cared for and hallways were cleaned pretty regularly
- unit appliances worked well and were brand new upon moving in
- super was responsive and fixed any issues we had (though it was never anything major)
- cool rooftop that everyone had access to
- unit appliances worked well and were brand new upon moving in
- super was responsive and fixed any issues we had (though it was never anything major)
- cool rooftop that everyone had access to
Cons:
- front door was made of glass and began to encourage package thieves
- walls were super thin, we could hear entire conversations from our neighbors across the hallway and people walking up the stairwell
- landlord switched the washing machine to an app which would have been great if the basement cell reception wasn’t spotty
- most neighbors were respectful but the ones on our floor would shout all day and bang on doors for an hour if they got locked out
- evergreen is a pretty busy street with lots of cars and people that I could hear even from the top floor with the windows closed
- walls were super thin, we could hear entire conversations from our neighbors across the hallway and people walking up the stairwell
- landlord switched the washing machine to an app which would have been great if the basement cell reception wasn’t spotty
- most neighbors were respectful but the ones on our floor would shout all day and bang on doors for an hour if they got locked out
- evergreen is a pretty busy street with lots of cars and people that I could hear even from the top floor with the windows closed
Advice to owner:
Could work on building security. A lot of packages went missing at one point.