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H

Howard Chin

Shareholder·1 building·27 units
3.8

5 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
1
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Howard Chin reveal a mixed but generally positive tenant experience. Tenants appreciate his responsiveness and presence in the building, which fosters trust and prompt issue resolution. The location is highly favored, with clean and well-maintained common areas noted by several renters. However, persistent concerns include pest control problems, occasional garbage buildup, and lack of intercom systems causing minor inconveniences. Water pressure and heating are mostly reliable, though some tenants report scaling in taps and hot water issues. Overall, residents find the buildings livable with a responsive management style, though improvements in pest control and entry systems could enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

It’s a decent place to stay

Pros

Decent heat in the winter. Decent neighbors. Not too much commotion outside

Cons

The garbage outside can pile up quick

Former tenant·6 hours ago

Present landlord in all the wrong ways

Pros

Perfect location Renovated unit with nice finishes and new appliances Responsive landlord (see below for flip side and exceptions)

Cons

No doorbell Unresponsive to pest problem (lies about it) Dangerously hot tap water Landlord around allllll the time

Buildings associated with HOWARD CHIN

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Rent-stabilized

95 Elizabeth Street

3.8(5)

Little Italy

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

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

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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 average1.07Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
4Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

17Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class A
Non-hazardous

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

0Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

H

Howard Chin

Shareholder·1 building·27 units
3.8

5 reviews

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