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Art Blount

Site Manager·1 building·20 units
2.4

11 reviews

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2
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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Art Blount frequently cite poor management and maintenance issues. Common complaints include persistent pest infestations, broken elevators, and unclean, poorly maintained common areas. Many renters describe unprofessional and dismissive communication from management, with slow or absent responses to repair requests. Security concerns arise from faulty cameras and unauthorized building access. Although some appreciate the large apartment layouts, quiet neighborhoods, and helpful superintendents, most reports highlight neglect and lack of accountability. Prospective tenants should expect challenges with upkeep and management responsiveness, with noteworthy tenant dissatisfaction regarding how concerns are handled.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Management Looks Away as the Building Burns; Spend the extra $300, go elsewhere

Pros

- Decent pricing - Great neighborhood - Super, Malcolm, is a saint and fixes issues within a day if told - Easy to access garbage - Washer/dryer is in basement and open for everyone to use - Neighbors are friendly and all see the problems with the building

Cons

- Management is definition horrible, not addressing everything from flies, security threats, broken stairs, fire hazards, broken elevators, and more - Communication with management can be abusive with Art and Merina both saying things like, "Fuck off, I don't have to do anything." to "You are a nuisance and I owe you nothing." - Elevator has been broken for over a year - Basement where laundry is looks like a dungeon - Broken security systems with cameras not working and people constantly sneaking in - New appliances do not fit the flooring plan and can become a pain to use - Flies, ants, and rats are pretty common and have been addressed - Management is constantly fighting some harassment claim because of their behavior

Advice to the owners

Hire new employees, start being accountable, and treat your tenants properly.

Former tenant·3 months ago

EDITED: Building is Falling Apart

Pros

Do not live here

Cons

Elevator has been out for months on end with no communications from management. Building is infested, dirty, unmanaged, and crumbling (quite literally) in multiple places

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Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average0.10Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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

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Art Blount

Site Manager·1 building·20 units
2.4

11 reviews

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