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Steven Hoffman

Head Officer

29 Properties

1497 Units

Evictions: 8
Litigation History: Yes
Review Summary for Steven Hoffman
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings owned by Steven Hoffman are a mixed bag. While some tenants appreciate the cleanliness, good water pressure, and responsive supers, others have concerns about unresponsive management and pest control issues. The buildings generally have friendly neighbors but struggle with noise levels and occasional old building issues like poor insulation. Despite the ups and downs, there is a positive sentiment towards certain properties, especially for those who value location and maintenance. Reviewers stress the importance of attentive management and addressing maintenance issues promptly to enhance overall living experience.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 4 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.06 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
25
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jul 09, 2024: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... under 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
53
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jul 09, 2024: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
25
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jul 09, 2024: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 hmc: properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north
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Missing information/filings
0
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 Steven Hoffman
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Building Ratings

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Pest Control
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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 (18)

2 weeks ago
Altogether was satisfied living on 55east9thstreet, can be managed better
Former Tenant
Pros:
Clean,
Nice doorman
Cons:
No enforcement of common spaces house rules

Sometimes forget to notify on changes in the building
Advice to owner:
Self explanatory
7 months ago
Great Building, Unresponsive Managers
Former Tenant
Pros:
The on-site super does an amazing job and communicates updates well. The apartments are well-maintained, people are friendly and keep their spaces clean.
Cons:
The management company --the building manager specifically-- are very unresponsive and make normal procedural updates very difficult.
Advice to owner:
Talk to your renters.
9 months ago
landlord doesnt give a f
Former Tenant
Pros:
super is really nice and lovely
Cons:
landlord refuses to get back to me about my lease and screams at me over the phone
Advice to owner:
be nice
Over 1 year ago
Loved the Apartment, Ruined by a Bad Upstairs Neighbor
Former Tenant
Pros:
If you’re rear facing it’s really quiet, the apartment (mine was a studio) was very nice and the space is used well so it feels bigger. The super was great.
Cons:
The floors are super thin, so the only noise issue comes from upstairs. Most of the time should be ok, I lived there for two years. But I had to move out because in the last few months I got an awful upstairs neighbor who would wake me up at all hours of the night, wear boots in their apartment…I mean it was just ridiculous how loud it was and how much it would shake the unit.
Advice to owner:
I’m not sure if there’s much you can do, but be firmer on enforcing rugs.
Over 1 year ago
Fine place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
The super is really helpful in the ways that he can be, the lobby is super clean, and the heat and water pressure is amazing
Cons:
No pest control, too old of a building
Over 1 year ago
Overall nice place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighbors are really nice, good water pressure, relatively safe inside property.
Cons:
Walls are paper thin. Can hear practically everything your neighbors do and foot steps.
Advice to owner:
Ensure preopety managers respond timely and not after months of chasing.
Over 1 year ago
Does the bare minimum well and that's about it
Former Tenant
Pros:
I have no massive complaints about this building. Super is relatively responsive. No big drama with either neighbors or landlord.
Cons:
1. Heat is a little cold during winter but I bought a heater and it worked out fine. I probably could've asked the super to increase the heat but I didn't.
2. Building is pretty old. So you get what you see (in an apartment tour).
3. Noise outside is loud sometimes but I'm a heavy sleeper so I don't mind. Also you live next to Penn Station and MSG so you should expect that.
Over 1 year ago
Great building near WV!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Very responsive and friendly super. Well maintained common area
Cons:
No laundry in the unit, very small kitchen, floors peeling a bit
Advice to owner:
Upgrades needed in certain apts (eg bathroom and kitchen)
Over 2 years ago
Love the Building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close to everything you need
Love Riverside Park
Great views
Family friendly building
Cons:
It’s a co-op
Over 3 years ago
Old New York
Former Tenant
Pros:
The live-in super keeps the building feeling like a small community. The neighbors are friendly and many have lived there for more than a decade; giving the building the feel of an extended family.
Cons:
The management company can be slow to respond to administrative issues. If you happen to have to deal with “Rosemary” - plan to have no calls or emails returned. Other than that, they take care of their properties.
Advice to owner:
Spruce up the exterior.
Over 3 years ago
would avoid living here
Former Tenant
Pros:
neighbors are nice
Cons:
super sucks, has bugs, building management point person is so rude
Advice to owner:
do better
Over 3 years ago
Great neighborhood
Former Tenant
Pros:
Clean, Super Superintendent and Wife partner
Cons:
Zero services, slow response from "Management Company" that runs the building
Advice to owner:
Tenants First not Management
Over 3 years ago
Convenient and well maintained
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building is well maintained. Great super.
Cons:
Electric bills are quite high.
Advice to owner:
Lower rent to compensate for high electric bills.
Over 3 years ago
Spacious affordable apartments
Former Tenant
Pros:
- really spacious apartments, well maintained
- overall clean and tidy building
- minimal rent increases
Cons:
- you hear everything from the neighbors above
- super is very grumpy and is rude for no reason
- management unorganized
- the area got a bit sketchy in pandemic
Advice to owner:
Build insulation into floors/ceilings
Super should be more professional
Over 3 years ago
Great building overall
Former Tenant
Pros:
420 Riverside is a great building to live in overall! The location is great and the building is excellent.
Cons:
None to note.
Over 3 years ago
A great place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building is very pretty, in a great location, and the super/doormen do an awesome job at taking care of whatever you need done. Problems are handled quickly and there is not much to worry about.
Cons:
The elevators sometimes get slow, otherwise not many complaints
Over 3 years ago
Loved living at Wavery Mews!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Super and assistant are very nice and responsive. Building is well kept. Rooftop is beautiful. Never had any issue with noise.
Cons:
It can get very cold in the winter and electric bills are very high
Over 3 years ago
Love this place
Former Tenant
Pros:
Gorgeous building and great location. Well managed
Cons:
The gym is not great
Advice to owner:
A beautiful property