Review Summary for Thomas Shiu
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by Thomas Shiu having mixed perceptions. Tenants appreciate the convenient locations and responsive landlords. However, several buildings face challenges with pest control issues such as roaches, mice, and sometimes rats, impacting the overall living experience negatively. Some reviews also mention maintenance issues like leaking ceilings, poor garbage management, and insufficient heating during winter months. Tenants emphasize the need for better pest control measures, structural safety inspections, and improved building upkeep to enhance overall satisfaction.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 9 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.05 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is worse than the city .
Non-hazardous
7
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Apr 01, 2024: (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 hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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Hazardous
7
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Feb 14, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
5
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Feb 14, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with Thomas Shiu
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Two Bridges
17 Pike Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
18 Units • 5 Floors
3.3(4)
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
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Renter Recommendations
--% of renters recommend this building
--% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (4)
3.12 stars
Over 1 year ago
what you see is what you get
Former Tenant
Pros:
great heat. good location.
Cons:
roaches. building is not well kept.
3 stars
Over 2 years ago
It’s what you get for Chinatown
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location is greatand the apartment I am in faces west (natural sun in the afternoon).
Cons:
Small apartment with piping showing but that’s usually how some Chinatown apartments are. A lot of bugs (gnats, sliverfish, spiders, and flies), cracks around the walls, no closet, small bathroom with window however, it faces near a smelly sewer area, garbage needs lids and smelly hallway area. Very little heat during the winter months and the landlord will gaslight you if you bring any problems to her. I do not recommend this building.
Advice to owner:
Please seal the cracks for the next tenant, there’s a lot of bugs coming through the cracks and do something about the garbage area. Also fix your attitude. Your building is old, we get it but if you’re going to do repairs, be reasonable with the a schedule
4 stars
Over 2 years ago
It’s cute. Mice & roaches were not
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, nice landlord, quiet and kind neighbors, great light, landlord gave us furniture when we moved in
Cons:
German cockroach problem, mice, leaking ceiling and pipe
Advice to owner:
Deal with pests better, maintain stairs and hallways too
3 stars
Over 3 years ago
Not terrible but...
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice landlady. Diverse and nice neighbors, everyone keeps to themselves.
Cons:
Infestation - roaches, mice, sometimes a rat or two. Smokers in building. Sways and shakes when heavy trucks pass.
Advice to owner:
Get it inspected for structural safety, exterminate for vermin.