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Zalman Shanowitz

Corporate Owner·4 buildings·53 units
2.8

6 reviews

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Zalman Shanowitz reveal consistent concerns about poor responsiveness and maintenance. Tenants report ongoing issues like mold, water leaks, faulty heating, and unclean common areas, often requiring city intervention. While some units offer decent amenities such as central heat, air conditioning, and laundry facilities, these are frequently in disrepair. Garbage management is inconsistent, and pest control varies. Despite these drawbacks, affordable pricing and location near transit options are noted positives. Overall, management appears slow to address tenant needs, suggesting a need for improved maintenance supervision and more proactive communication to enhance living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·8 months ago

Unresponsive landlord but price is good

Pros

Good price and the unit itself is nice

Cons

Impossible to get ahold of landlord. I lived without heat for a month over the winter

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

would not recommend

Pros

conveniently near subway station

Cons

not well kept, not responsive to questions/concerns

Buildings associated with ZALMAN SHANOWITZ

  • 2709 Shell Road

    2709 Shell Road

    Gravesend

  • 970 St Marks Avenue

    970 St Marks Avenue

    3.2(3)

    Crown Heights

  • 836 Eastern Parkway

    836 Eastern Parkway

    2.4(3)

    Crown Heights

  • 911 Nostrand Avenue

    911 Nostrand Avenue

    Crown Heights

2709 Shell Road

2709 Shell Road

Gravesend

970 St Marks Avenue

970 St Marks Avenue

3.2(3)

Crown Heights

836 Eastern Parkway

836 Eastern Parkway

2.4(3)

Crown Heights

911 Nostrand Avenue

911 Nostrand Avenue

Crown Heights

Building ratings

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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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 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

Z

Zalman Shanowitz

Corporate Owner·4 buildings·53 units
2.8

6 reviews

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