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Costas Merges

Shareholder·8 buildings·175 units
2.1

3 reviews

Highlights

32
Evictions
38
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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Costas Merges reveal significant management challenges. While heating is generally adequate and sometimes praised, common issues include poor cleanliness, ineffective garbage management, and severe pest infestations. Residents frequently mention unresponsiveness from ownership and maintenance delays, resulting in frustration. Noise levels and neighbor relations vary, but several reviews highlight disruptive surroundings. The overall consensus indicates a need for professional, full-time superintendents and better maintenance to improve living conditions. Despite some tenants recommending the buildings for basic shelter, many caution against moving in due to these ongoing management and infrastructural deficiencies.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

It is a roof over my head

Pros

Plenty of heat

Cons

Everything. Building is Terrible

Advice to the owners

They need a full time professional super

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Its ok but could be better

Pros

The heat and hot was is great

Cons

The roach infestation

Buildings associated with COSTAS MERGES

  • 303 East Tremont Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    303 East Tremont Avenue

    2.0(1)

    Tremont

  • 1255 Webster Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1255 Webster Avenue

    Concourse

  • 1251 Webster Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1251 Webster Avenue

    2.4(1)

    Concourse

  • 2641 Jerome Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2641 Jerome Avenue

    1.9(1)

    University Heights

303 East Tremont Avenue
Rent-stabilized

303 East Tremont Avenue

2.0(1)

Tremont

1255 Webster Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1255 Webster Avenue

Concourse

1251 Webster Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1251 Webster Avenue

2.4(1)

Concourse

2641 Jerome Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2641 Jerome Avenue

1.9(1)

University Heights

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 average0.24Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
14Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

23Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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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Costas Merges

Shareholder·8 buildings·175 units
2.1

3 reviews

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