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Benjamin Stokes

Head Officer·11 buildings·22 units
3.5

5 reviews

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews of buildings managed by Benjamin Stokes reveal a mix of experiences. Positives include spacious apartments with high ceilings, convenient locations, and generally responsive landlords in some properties. Good cleanliness and pest control are noted in several buildings. However, many tenants report issues with garbage management, heating problems, and occasional noise disturbances from neighbors or nearby businesses. Responsiveness varies, with some tenants praising timely attention while others criticize slow, unprofessional communication and delayed repairs, especially regarding heating and building maintenance. Suggestions include improving garbage disposal, adding recycling bins, and better tenant communication to enhance overall living conditions under this landlord's management.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Good deal for the area

Pros

- Laundry in building - Convenient, walkable location - Responsive landlord - Rent controlled - Spacious apartments - High ceilings

Cons

- No recycling bins - Units are not climate controlled well, you will have extremely high electric bills in winter and summer - Constant noise from downstairs businesses

Advice to the owners

Add recycling bins

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Typical hands off NYC Management

Pros

Great location Great unit Price was fair

Cons

Management was lazy and slow to respond Didn't give any leeway with any policies

Advice to the owners

Better communication

Buildings associated with BENJAMIN STOKES

  • 175 North 3 Street

    175 North 3 Street

    3.6(1)

    Williamsburg

  • 244 Flatbush Avenue

    244 Flatbush Avenue

    Park Slope

  • 239 Bedford Avenue

    239 Bedford Avenue

    Williamsburg

  • 155 North 3 Street

    155 North 3 Street

    Williamsburg

175 North 3 Street

175 North 3 Street

3.6(1)

Williamsburg

244 Flatbush Avenue

244 Flatbush Avenue

Park Slope

239 Bedford Avenue

239 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

155 North 3 Street

155 North 3 Street

Williamsburg

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

-

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

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Benjamin Stokes

Head Officer·11 buildings·22 units
3.5

5 reviews

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