Benzion Reifer

Owner

13 Properties

187 Units

Violations

A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311. The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed as resolved by the city.
This owner/manager has a total of 370 violations which is 1.97 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
54Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
200Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
112Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
4Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Mar 27, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 23, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 23, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east, the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 27, 2019Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Apr 26, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 10, 2020Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting acoustic ceiling tiles at public hall, 5th storyNot complied with
Nov 02, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, ceiling in the foyer located at apt b34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 02, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt b34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 22, 2023§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at center located at apt b12, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''b'', at westNov sent out
Oct 09, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''c'', at southNov sent out
Oct 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiliing at bulkhead to roof , section ''c'', at southNov sent out
Oct 04, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at roof , section ''c'', at eastNov sent out
Oct 04, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at roof , section ''a''Nov sent out
Oct 04, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 2nd story, section ''a''Nov sent out
Oct 04, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at bulkhead at roof , section ''c'', at westNov sent out
Sep 19, 2023§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 square feet at east at south walls at public hall, 4th story, section ''b-bldg'', 1st from west at northNov sent out
Sep 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and south walls at public hall, 4th story, section ''b-bldg'', 1st from west at northNov sent out
Sep 08, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code remove disused plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections - unused gas line at west wall in the kitchen located at apt b34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , 1st section from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 07, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from north at east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt b34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , 1st section from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section ''c'', at westNov certified on time
Apr 20, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section ''southwest''Nov sent out
Apr 20, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt c21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 20, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser pipe in the 1st room from north at west located at apt c21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Nov 07, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt c15, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''c'', at southFalse certification
Oct 12, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from north at east wall door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt b34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 12, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt b34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 12, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the foyer , the 1st room from north at west located at apt b34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jun 08, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from north at west, the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt b34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''Nov sent out
Mar 03, 2021Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface and grouted joints of visible (mold) at west walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''(c)'', at eastNot complied with
Mar 18, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt b24, 2nd storyNov sent out
Mar 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''b'', at southNov sent out
Mar 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt b24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''b'', at southNov sent out
Jan 02, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt b24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 02, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt b24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 02, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt b24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 13, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Mar 08, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at northeastNot complied with
Feb 19, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jul 06, 2022Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jun 23, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit the closet door in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 22, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Nov 10, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 02, 2021Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jun 10, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 15, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 23, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Feb 25, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Nov 22, 2023§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq. ft. at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Nov 06, 2023§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a stop at top of guide rods so as to prevent removal of dropladder at rear yardNov sent out
Oct 01, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 20, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 5th storyNov certified on time
Jul 20, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 5th storyNov certified on time
Dec 16, 2022§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration stud and sheetrock wall erected from floor to ceiling subdividing east 2 room into two rooms in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 07, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation door at east wall in the entrance located at apt 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation

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Renter Recommendations

60% of renters recommend this building

60% of renters approve of this owner

Rents and Deposits

95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

Reviews

June homes rental company sucks
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good hot water, restaurant downstairs (c) openigloo is run by good people, (c) openigloo no major pest problem
Cons:
Mail on the staircase is (c) openigloo messy, ladder to the roof (c) openigloo is dangerous,
Not the best not the worst
Former Tenant
Pros:
Not much tbh
Cons:
Lived here before this new (c) openigloo management who’s absolutely trash. Doesn’t (c) openigloo clean building or answer phone (c) openigloo unless he wants to.
Advice to owner:
Give a shit more
Why do I still live here?
Former Tenant
Pros:
Rent is affordable since we’ve (c) openigloo been here for about 20 (c) openigloo yrs
Cons:
Changes ownership constantly, landlords don’t (c) openigloo care about this building or (c) openigloo repairs. Mice infestation and roof (c) openigloo is always leaking. Half of (c) openigloo the building is fairly new (c) openigloo tenants and they all use (c) openigloo illegal substances or have drama… (c) openigloo terrible!
Advice to owner:
Maintain this place clean, no security and please follow through with repairs and pest control.
I Can’t complain
Former Tenant
Pros:
New building, almost everything virtual
Cons:
When small messes occur in (c) openigloo Lobby , elevator, and hallway (c) openigloo , takes a while before (c) openigloo its cleaned up
Stole my packages all the time, and many insects
Former Tenant
Pros:
It was spacious, very bright.
Cons:
Lots of insects, Bad caulking job, (c) openigloo constant leaks and all my (c) openigloo packages were stolen and they (c) openigloo wouldn’t do anything about it.
Not the best, not the worst
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good location, laundry in the (c) openigloo building
Cons:
Walls are pretty thin (though (c) openigloo this is typical for most (c) openigloo of nyc), packages are very (c) openigloo easily stolen
Advice to owner:
Better control of who goes in and out of the building, cameras in the entrance of the building
Not the Best
Former Tenant
Pros:
Security cameras throughout the entire (c) openigloo property, mostly quiet neighbors.
Cons:
Very slow to get things (c) openigloo fixed in Apts, Building tends (c) openigloo to be very dirty most (c) openigloo of the time, rodents are (c) openigloo a huge problem especially when (c) openigloo some tenants are very dirty, (c) openigloo heat is usually just steam (c) openigloo for only 15-20 minute intervals (c) openigloo a few times a day (c) openigloo during the winter but the (c) openigloo windows are so old they (c) openigloo don't sit properly and you (c) openigloo lose all the heat instantly (c) openigloo as well as having continuous (c) openigloo cold drafts coming in. Also (c) openigloo there aren't many electricity outlets (c) openigloo in the Apts so you (c) openigloo are somewhat limited on how (c) openigloo to arrange furniture & appliances. (c) openigloo
Advice to owner:
Update the windows, electricity, and some hardware. And have someone clean more often.
Do not work with this Landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
Right by the train and (c) openigloo private backyard
Cons:
Mice, rats, roaches, sewage in (c) openigloo basement, water leaks, horrible landlord, (c) openigloo shall I go on?
Advice to owner:
Stop taking money for absurd reasons. $600 to paint an apartment when that is the LANDLORDS responsibility?! Please, learn from us and do not work with this company
Well kept super is nice and work well constantly cleaning
Former Tenant
Pros:
No kids running around building
Cons:
Outside nouse level is crazy
Advice to owner:
Do a noise check regularly