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Ely Samuels

Site Manager·8 buildings·115 units
4.3

6 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
1
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews of buildings managed by Ely Samuels generally praise the cleanliness, modern renovations, and responsive live-in superintendents, contributing to well-maintained and comfortable living environments. Tenants appreciate the quiet units and strong building amenities with minimal pest issues, although some report intermittent laundry machine problems and occasional noise disturbances from neighbors or street. However, a few renters express dissatisfaction with owner responsiveness and communication, mentioning delayed or limited engagement and unprofessional interactions with management staff. Garbage management quality is inconsistent across locations. Overall, expect well-kept buildings with attentive onsite staff but variable responsiveness and communication from the landlord’s office.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Hell's Kitchen 9th Ave and 51st Street

Pros

Our apartment is great. Victor, the super, is responsive and always answers our calls (he lives in the building too). We've never had a bug, rat, etc. issue. Heat and air works well. Our apartment was recently remodeled and nothing has broke during our lease. Our unit faces away from 9th avenue, so it's not loud at all. We also like the area given there are so many restaurants on 9th avenue within walking distance.

Cons

Only con I can think of is that both dryers in the buildings' shared laundry space didn't work well for a few months. They didn't get super hot and you would have to pay for two cycles in order to fully dry your stuff. The dryers have both since been replaced / fixed.

Advice to the owners

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Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Home sweet home

Pros

Everything about the building itself

Cons

Location, street noise, and management company

Buildings associated with ELY SAMUELS

  • 536 East 89 Street

    536 East 89 Street

    Yorkville

  • 749 9 Avenue

    749 9 Avenue

    4.4(5)

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 6 East 65 Street
    Good cause

    6 East 65 Street

    Lenox Hill

  • 1503 2 Avenue

    1503 2 Avenue

    Lenox Hill

536 East 89 Street

536 East 89 Street

Yorkville

749 9 Avenue

749 9 Avenue

4.4(5)

Hell's Kitchen

6 East 65 Street
Good cause

6 East 65 Street

Lenox Hill

1503 2 Avenue

1503 2 Avenue

Lenox Hill

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

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Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

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

-

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.08Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class 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

1Class 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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Ely Samuels

Site Manager·8 buildings·115 units
4.3

6 reviews

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