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D

Donald Minerva

Head Officer·12 buildings·85 units
3.8

9 reviews

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9
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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants renting buildings managed by Donald Minerva generally find the management team responsive and timely in addressing concerns, especially maintenance and pest control. Communication through portals and with superintendents is often praised. Buildings tend to be older with limited renovations, and some issues like buzzer malfunctions, inconsistent heating, and occasional pest sightings persist. Garbage management and cleanliness receive mixed feedback, with suggestions to improve hallways and trash area upkeep. Noise levels vary depending on room location, impacting resident comfort. While some amenities are basic or lacking, the overall community feeling and location are strong positives noted by renters.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

677 Classon Ave

Pros

Owners respond to portal communication the same day. No major issues. Monthly exterminator.

Cons

Building is a bit old, but it is what it is.

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Gets the job done

Pros

Superintendent very responsive

Cons

No amenities, dryer in basement is weak - either have to run twice or go use the laundromat down the street Rooms are pretty small Buzzer doesn’t work which sometimes makes receiving packages annoying

Buildings associated with DONALD MINERVA

  • 66 St James Place
    Good cause

    66 St James Place

    3.7(2)

    Clinton Hill

  • 677 Classon Avenue
    Good cause

    677 Classon Avenue

    4.3(1)

    Crown Heights

  • 870 Bergen Street
    Good cause

    870 Bergen Street

    3.9(1)

    Crown Heights

  • 487 St Marks Avenue
    Good cause

    487 St Marks Avenue

    3.7(3)

    Crown Heights

66 St James Place
Good cause

66 St James Place

3.7(2)

Clinton Hill

677 Classon Avenue
Good cause

677 Classon Avenue

4.3(1)

Crown Heights

870 Bergen Street
Good cause

870 Bergen Street

3.9(1)

Crown Heights

487 St Marks Avenue
Good cause

487 St Marks Avenue

3.7(3)

Crown 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 average0.08Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

2Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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

D

Donald Minerva

Head Officer·12 buildings·85 units
3.8

9 reviews

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