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Gary Brown

Joint Owner·3 buildings·29 units
3.6

4 reviews

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Evictions
9
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of buildings managed by Gary Brown generally praise the responsive and attentive management, emphasizing quick problem resolution and upkeep efforts. Many appreciate the convenient locations near public transit and local amenities, as well as the overall cleanliness and garbage management. However, some reviews note issues like aging infrastructure, occasional pest problems, and challenges with heating or noise. While the buildings tend to be safe and well-managed, improvements could be made in maintenance—particularly in upgrading facilities like laundry areas and addressing smoke or elevator concerns. Overall, residents find the management proactive and approachable, though some older buildings show signs of needed modernization.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Great neighborhood and location

Pros

It’s so close to the subway and main bus lines. So many restaurants and shopping along 2nd and 3rd Avenue so many convenient shops and grocery stores. Fairly quiet block and felt pretty safe. The building management is very good about getting back to you about any problems.

Cons

The stairs to get to the laundry is very steep and narrow so it’s difficult to bring laundry up and down with a basket or cart. A few neighbors are not great about emptying their washer or dryers so you have to constantly wait or empty it out which I don’t like to do. The front door sometimes doesn’t close properly due to neighbors not securing it but management is aware. Water pressure could be a bit better.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Close to subway

Pros

Close to subway

Cons

Very old building. Windows do not open. Heat is limited. Dampness on the hallway. Pests in the lower level.

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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

-

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average0.93Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
10Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

11Class 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

2Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

G

Gary Brown

Joint Owner·3 buildings·29 units
3.6

4 reviews

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