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J

Joseph Jemal

Head Officer·1 building·4 units
3.2

6 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
1
Litigation cases

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback on JOSEPH JEMAL-managed buildings presents a mixed picture. While many appreciate the well-maintained interiors, quiet environment, and responsive management who handle repairs promptly, there are notable concerns. Some reviews point out issues with pest infestations, poor garbage management, and inadequate communication from management, sometimes leading to prolonged unresolved maintenance and safety problems. Complaints include mold, unreliable heating and water pressure, and occasional rude interactions. Tenants recommend improved responsiveness and better communication channels with management. Overall, residents can expect a range of experiences, with suitable management in some units but challenges in consistency and upkeep in others.

Reviews

Former tenant·6 minutes ago

Quality Building for Living

Pros

Quiet building. Responsive management. Inside building well maintained.

Cons

Overall good building

Former tenant·9 months ago

Good to Better

Pros

Entire building was gut renovated during so all the apartments were updated. Landlord was always quick to respond and take care of repairs. Smaller quiet building and I always felt safe inside.

Cons

Previous owner skimped on updating the building so there were issues with AC leaking through the ceiling and walls not being insulated well making it hard to keep apartment warm or cold in extreme temps. However, new owner is aware of these things and works diligently to right any wrongs.

Advice to the owners

More of the same for the most part. The building/apartment wasn’t perfect but I don’t think any in the city are.

Buildings associated with JOSEPH JEMAL

  • 217 East 115 Street
    Good cause

    217 East 115 Street

    3.2(6)

    East Harlem

217 East 115 Street
Good cause

217 East 115 Street

3.2(6)

East Harlem

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

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 average2.50Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
3Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

2Class 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

0Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

J

Joseph Jemal

Head Officer·1 building·4 units
3.2

6 reviews

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