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Ben Baum

Site Manager·9 buildings·32 units
3.1

4 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
2
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 of buildings managed by Ben Baum reveal a mixed experience for tenants. While many appreciate spacious apartments, affordable pricing, and some nice locations, issues persist with heating systems, occasional pest problems, and inconsistent water pressure. Garbage management and cleanliness vary, with some buildings praised for tidiness and others less so. Noise levels can be problematic depending on location. Responsiveness from management is uneven, ranging from timely to slow. Tenants suggest improvements in basic amenities like heating and accessibility. Overall, expect decent space and affordability, but be prepared for variable maintenance and responsiveness.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Solid but not amazing

Pros

Lots of space indoor & outdoor, in-unit laundry, plenty of bathrooms & closets

Cons

The subway & Broadway are loud, although you get used to the sound

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Was happy for the time I was here, glad it’s ending

Pros

Very spacious for a very affordable price Close to transport Roof access A/C in each room

Cons

Heating never worked so we used the heaters in our AC which were inefficient in an open space like the living room.

Advice to the owners

Please invest in the basics like heating and better responsiveness

Buildings associated with BEN BAUM

  • 814 East 226 Street

    814 East 226 Street

    Wakefield

  • 74 Mac Donough Street

    74 Mac Donough Street

    3.9(1)

    Bedford-Stuyvesant

  • 996 Findlay Avenue

    996 Findlay Avenue

    Concourse

  • 494 New Lots Avenue

    494 New Lots Avenue

    East New York

814 East 226 Street

814 East 226 Street

Wakefield

74 Mac Donough Street

74 Mac Donough Street

3.9(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

996 Findlay Avenue

996 Findlay Avenue

Concourse

494 New Lots Avenue

494 New Lots Avenue

East New York

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.40Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

B

Ben Baum

Site Manager·9 buildings·32 units
3.1

4 reviews

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