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Steven Hoffman

Head Officer·26 buildings·1440 units
4.3

27 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

Associated buildings are highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

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15
Evictions
3
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by STEVEN HOFFMAN reflects a mix of strengths and challenges. Many appreciate the clean buildings, friendly neighbors, and attentive on-site supers and doormen who foster a community feel. Properties are often well maintained with good locations, although older buildings sometimes face pest issues and noise transmission due to thin walls and floors. While many tenants praise the overall responsiveness of some staff, management responsiveness is inconsistent, with some experiencing slow or unhelpful communication, especially from office personnel. Heating efficiency varies, occasionally causing discomfort and high electric bills. Addressing pest control, noise insulation, and improving management communication would enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

Review for 421

Pros

Clean building and friendly neighbors

Cons

Water pressure is weak

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Great place to rent

Pros

Great soundproofing and spacious apartments

Cons

No heating or cooling so winters use baseboard/space heaters and which meant very high electric bills

Buildings associated with STEVEN HOFFMAN

  • 323 West 29 Street
    Good cause

    323 West 29 Street

    Chelsea

  • 139 West   72 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    139 West 72 Street

    Upper West Side

  • 55 East 9 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    55 East 9 Street

    4.4(2)

    Greenwich Village

  • 40 E 9 St
    Rent-stabilized

    40 E 9 St

    3.8(1)

    Greenwich Village

323 West 29 Street
Good cause

323 West 29 Street

Chelsea

139 West   72 Street
Rent-stabilized

139 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

55 East 9 Street
Rent-stabilized

55 East 9 Street

4.4(2)

Greenwich Village

40 E 9 St
Rent-stabilized

40 E 9 St

3.8(1)

Greenwich Village

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 average0.06Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
20Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

50Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

21Class 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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Steven Hoffman

Head Officer·26 buildings·1440 units
4.3

27 reviews

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