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J

Joel Berkowitz

Owner·17 buildings·107 units
3.4

14 reviews

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No
Evictions
No
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 for buildings managed by Joel Berkowitz reveals a mixed management style. While some buildings are praised for being clean, modern, and in good locations with friendly neighbors, numerous reviews highlight issues like unresponsiveness, poor maintenance, and high utility costs. Tenants commonly report difficulties with repairs, delayed or rude service, and problems with heating and garbage management. Pest control varies, with some struggles noted. There are complaints about lease enforcement and communication, along with concerns over safety and cleanliness in some properties. Potential renters should be prepared for variable management quality depending on the specific building.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 months ago

4 bed 4 bath

Pros

nice appliances, laundry in unit

Cons

shoddily built gut reno causing heavy leaking you’re only allowed to pay rent thru their portal, even using ach/checking a fee will be charging for them to graciously let you pay rent light in hallway staircase was out for months which i believe is not legal you will pay to heat up water and for a 4 bed 4 bath with laundry our avg bill for utilities was 750-1200$ a month total. Please ask them for previous utility bills as you’re allowed as a potential tenant. Management is not good and will not respond unless you reach out multiple times to ask for a fix, even then you will get rude service that will be delayed.

Advice to the owners

change management

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

It was good

Pros

It was good living in this apartment. No major complaints

Cons

Occasional noise from outside including the bus route that passes in front of the apartment

Buildings associated with JOEL BERKOWITZ

  • 401 Macon Street

    401 Macon Street

    3.1(2)

    Stuyvesant Heights

  • 901 St Johns Place

    901 St Johns Place

    4.3(2)

    Crown Heights

  • 1596 Pacific Street

    1596 Pacific Street

    Crown Heights

  • 133 Woodbine Street

    133 Woodbine Street

    3.8(1)

    Bushwick

401 Macon Street

401 Macon Street

3.1(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

901 St Johns Place

901 St Johns Place

4.3(2)

Crown Heights

1596 Pacific Street

1596 Pacific Street

Crown Heights

133 Woodbine Street

133 Woodbine Street

3.8(1)

Bushwick

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

-

Renters received their security deposits back

-

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 average0Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

J

Joel Berkowitz

Owner·17 buildings·107 units
3.4

14 reviews

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