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Chaim Halberstam

Site Manager·1 building·6 units
2.5

3 reviews

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Chaim Halberstam reveal a pattern of tenant dissatisfaction primarily due to management issues. Tenants frequently report poor owner responsiveness and difficulties retrieving security deposits, accompanied by unclear or changing landlord identities. Despite reasonable space and some decent amenities like backyards, buildings suffer from persistent problems such as unresolved noise disturbances, inadequate heat, subpar water pressure, and pest issues. Additionally, unauthorized short-term rentals create security concerns, impacting neighbor relations and tenant comfort. Renters advise management to improve tenant communication, enforce building rules, and prioritize respect and timely maintenance to enhance living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Cookie Cuter Nightmare

Pros

Decent space for NYC. Lived on second floor with dishwasher and central AC.

Cons

Landlords consistently changing. Never received deposit back. Neighbor on 1st floor running AirBNB. Strangers consistently in the building.

Advice to the owners

Enforce the Airbnb issue.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

1L is a Nightmare

Pros

Decent backyard space

Cons

House parties every night, razor thin walls, A/C units never worked. If you move here, I would not recommend the ground floor. I lived here in 2022 and the neighbor in 1L was loud and inconsiderate to everyone in the building.

Advice to the owners

Listen to your tenants

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Building ratings

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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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 averageLess than 0.01Violations 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

0Class 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

C

Chaim Halberstam

Site Manager·1 building·6 units
2.5

3 reviews

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