Centennial Properties

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Creator: Openigloo

Corporate Owner·13 buildings·235 units

3.0

28 reviews

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Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Centennial Properties' buildings often boast prime locations and friendly neighbors, with some tenants appreciating clean common areas and responsive supers. However, many reviews highlight significant management issues, including poor communication, unresponsiveness to repairs, unreliable heating, and recurring pest infestations. Garbage management and noise also pose concerns, with frequent complaints about trash areas attracting rodents and noise disturbances from adjacent bars or neighbors. Package theft and outdated or faulty building infrastructure further frustrate residents. While a few tenants have positive experiences, the overall sentiment calls for more professional, timely management and improved maintenance to address persistent problems and tenant dissatisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

The worst place

Pros

Location but that’s it also it is above a bar

Cons

No heat, pests, cameras broken

Advice to the owners

Do better you sick

Former tenant·3 days ago

HORRIBLE management- proceed with caution

Pros

Great location close to all train lines, updated appliances and in-unit laundry, loft space for storage HUGE plus, rooms have large closets

Cons

Where do I begin? Management has been consistently unresponsive and disorganized. Routine issues go unanswered for weeks, if not longer. Heat issues: During winter, the heat in our unit was effectively nonfunctional, even when outdoor temperatures dropped to around 20°F. The apartment was so cold that we could not feel our hands in our bedrooms. Management was emailed multiple times and did not respond for nearly a month, only replying after we threatened to contact NYC 311. Failure to provide adequate heat is illegal in New York City. Severe pest problem: There is an ongoing roach infestation. Roaches are frequently found in the apartment — on multiple occasions, my roommates and I woke up to roaches in our beds. Management’s only response has been a monthly exterminator visit that consists of placing traps, which has not resolved the issue. Tenants are not notified when exterminators are coming; I had to email monthly just to request service. This problem has existed since move-in and remains unresolved. Unlawful rent increase: Management attempted to impose a 35% rent increase despite the building being covered by New York’s Good Cause Eviction law, which limits rent increases. They also failed to provide proper renewal notice and initially sent the renewal to former tenants — including someone who moved out over a year ago. When I contacted management, they appeared unaware of who currently lived in the unit, even though we are on the lease. Overall, this management company demonstrates a troubling lack of professionalism, organization, and compliance with basic tenant protection laws. I would strongly caution anyone considering renting here to document everything and know their rights.