Benzion Reifer

2.9(8)

13 Properties

187 Units

Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 9

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 188 violations which is 1 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.59 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
23Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
106Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
58Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative infromation orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
2022-02-25(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
2021-11-21Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor tile in the 2nd room from north located at apt c21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
2021-11-10Section 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
2021-08-02Section 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
2021-06-23Section 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
2021-06-10Section 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
2021-04-26Section 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
2021-03-27Section 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
2021-03-03Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt c34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''(c)'', at eastFalse certification
2021-03-03Section 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 eastFalse certification
2021-02-23Section 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
2021-02-23Section 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
2020-11-10Section 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
2020-09-18Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt c21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
2020-03-18Section 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
2020-03-16Section 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
2020-03-16Section 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
2019-08-27Section 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
2019-05-07Section 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
2019-01-02Section 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
2019-01-02Section 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
2019-01-02Section 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
2018-03-15Section 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

Properties (13)

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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

    Not the best not the worst

    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Not much tbh
    Cons:
    Lived here before this new management who’s absolutely trash. Doesn’t clean building or answer phone unless he wants to.
    Advice to owner:
    Give a shit more
    Report

    Why do I still live here?

    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Rent is affordable since we’ve been here for about 20 yrs
    Cons:
    Changes ownership constantly, landlords don’t care about this building or repairs. Mice infestation and roof is always leaking. Half of the building is fairly new tenants and they all use illegal substances or have drama… terrible!
    Advice to owner:
    Maintain this place clean, no security and please follow through with repairs and pest control.
    Report

    I Can’t complain

    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    New building, almost everything virtual
    Cons:
    When small messes occur in Lobby , elevator, and hallway , takes a while before its cleaned up
    Report

    Stole my packages all the time, and many insects

    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It was spacious, very bright.
    Cons:
    Lots of insects, Bad caulking job, constant leaks and all my packages were stolen and they wouldn’t do anything about it.
    Report

    Not the best, not the worst

    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location, laundry in the building
    Cons:
    Walls are pretty thin (though this is typical for most of nyc), packages are very easily stolen
    Advice to owner:
    Better control of who goes in and out of the building, cameras in the entrance of the building
    Report

    Not the Best

    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Security cameras throughout the entire property, mostly quiet neighbors.
    Cons:
    Very slow to get things fixed in Apts, Building tends to be very dirty most of the time, rodents are a huge problem especially when some tenants are very dirty, heat is usually just steam for only 15-20 minute intervals a few times a day during the winter but the windows are so old they don't sit properly and you lose all the heat instantly as well as having continuous cold drafts coming in. Also there aren't many electricity outlets in the Apts so you are somewhat limited on how to arrange furniture & appliances.
    Advice to owner:
    Update the windows, electricity, and some hardware. And have someone clean more often.
    Report

    Do not work with this Landlord

    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Right by the train and private backyard
    Cons:
    Mice, rats, roaches, sewage in basement, water leaks, horrible landlord, 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
    Report

    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
    Report