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J

Joseph Grubner

Head Officer·4 buildings·31 units
3.5

3 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
9
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for Joseph Grubner's buildings reveal a generally well-maintained living environment with pet-friendly, spacious apartments and convenient locations near transit and amenities. Tenants appreciate responsive management and updated units, though some note occasional delays or lapses in communication. Common concerns include inconsistent heating, fluctuating hot water, and noise from neighbors or maintenance activities. Garbage management and cleanliness ratings vary, with some buildings facing pest issues and upkeep challenges like lingering construction debris. Security measures, such as properly closing main doors, also require attention. Overall, tenants find value in these rentals but advise improvements in infrastructure and management responsiveness to enhance comfort and satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

A nice, small building

Pros

The neighbors are nice, pet friendly, and the renovated apartments are quite nice and at a great price. Its also near the target which is huge. 2 gyms in walking distance and next to the 1 train! Ive loved it here.

Cons

Management sometimes can be unresponsive, but much better than most places. The water can fluctuate from hot to cold without control, and the heat in the building has left a LOT to be desired in the winter months. Also, the porter tends to show up unannounced to do maintenance (once or twice a year) and has not been gentle with our belongings when here and that is frustrating.

Advice to the owners

Just be careful about the boiler and the heat in the building

Former tenant·Over 4 years ago

Home for me & fam

Pros

People mind their business and can be friendly if needed. We have a cute tree lined street with many dogs & near great public transport. Not many new faces.

Cons

Sometimes for less than 24 hours, you might lose heat/hot water. The main door is often left open which helps to air out the week/cigarette smells.

Advice to the owners

Make sure we never lose hot water especially in the winter. The front door doesn’t close often because it gets stuck.

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96 Marble Hill Avenue
Good cause

96 Marble Hill Avenue

Marble Hill

243 Seaman Avenue
Rent-stabilized

243 Seaman Avenue

2.9(1)

Inwood

36 Marble Hill Avenue
Rent-stabilized

36 Marble Hill Avenue

4.2(2)

Marble Hill

92 Marble Hill Avenue
Good cause

92 Marble Hill Avenue

Marble Hill

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

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 average1.64Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
24Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

13Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A
Non-hazardous

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

9Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

J

Joseph Grubner

Head Officer·4 buildings·31 units
3.5

3 reviews

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