What do tenants say about Denise Bustamante?

Denise Bustamante has an average tenant rating of 1.9 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Denise Bustamante have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Denise Bustamante average 1.48 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Denise Bustamante?

25% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Denise Bustamante would recommend living there.

Is Denise Bustamante responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Denise Bustamante approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Denise Bustamante own or manage?

Denise Bustamante owns or manages 1 building totalling 123 units.

Is Denise Bustamante on the worst landlords list?

Denise Bustamante has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Denise Bustamante had any litigation cases?

Denise Bustamante has 15 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Denise Bustamante had any evictions?

Denise Bustamante has 24 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Denise Bustamante

Site Manager·1 building·123 units

1.9

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Denise Bustamante

Denise Bustamante is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.9/5 across 4 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 24 evictions, 183 open violations, and 15 litigation cases. Data last updated August 28, 2026. Across Midwood in Brooklyn, Denise Bustamante is a site manager associated with 1 building and 123 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Midwood in Brooklyn. The building was constructed in 1928 and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated apartments have rent-stabilized status.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback for Denise Bustamante's buildings, particularly at 1640 Ocean Parkway, reveals significant management and maintenance challenges. Common issues include poor heating, rusty or inconsistent water, pest problems, and unclean conditions. Residents report ineffective garbage management and noise disturbances exacerbated by thin floors. Management often appears unresponsive or slow to address complaints, with some tenants citing a need for better communication and accountability. Negative experiences also highlight safety and security concerns such as package theft and disruptive neighbors. Despite some appreciation for amenities and location, overall tenant sentiment underscores the urgent need for improved management responsiveness and building upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 days ago

Never rent an apartment here.

Pros

Awful conditions! Absolutely zero pros!

Cons

❗️1640 Ocean Pkwy, beware! There is almost never any hot water, and when there is, it is rusty. There is no heat, and everything is old and falling apart. Most of the residents have mental health issues and scream at all hours of the day and night. The hallways stink because the residents themselves never wash—it is completely impossible to ride the elevator with them. A major concern is the air quality; residents smoke both cigarettes and cannabis in the building. Because of the courtyard-well architectural design, the smoke and odors travel upward and into other apartments rather than dissipating.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Not recommended this building.

Pros

NOTHING. terrible, deceitful super. 1640 ocean prkwy the worst thing I've seen.

Cons

EVERYTHING. everyone should sue them! It’ crazy! inhumane attitude! everything is old. crooked floor, terrible conditions, the superintendent doesn't do his job, but his apartment is gorgeous. periodically rusty water + water heating takes a very long time, about 5 minutes. the doors don't close because everything has a million layers of paint. They takes 2000$ for that garbage. Also laundry room is awful.

Advice to the owners

super should be fired

Buildings associated with Denise Bustamante

Rent-stabilized
1640 Ocean Parkway
1.9(4)
Midwood

Rent-stabilized

1640 Ocean Parkway

1.9(4)

Midwood

Building ratings

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.48Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

47Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

121Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

14Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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