Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.
Tenants renting from Shlomo Karpen’s buildings generally find them clean, well-maintained, and featuring good amenities. Many praise the responsiveness of management and building staff, especially supers, who quickly handle maintenance requests. However, complaints focus on thin walls, noise issues, and some problematic neighbors, especially in buildings near busy streets or nightlife. Security concerns such as package theft and unauthorized rooftop use are recurrent, with management criticized for inadequate responses and a reluctance to enhance building security. While some buildings have modern finishes and conveniences, others suffer from slow maintenance and communication gaps. Overall, renters can expect decent upkeep but should be prepared for occasional management shortcomings and neighborhood challenges.
Reviews
Former tenant·5 months ago
A nice place to live
Pros
Location, cleanliness, amenities
Cons
Could get loud depending on activities going on at Tompkins Ave
Former tenant·6 months ago
Good building and location
Pros
Overall, it’s a really nice building. Close to the train, close to a grocery store, great roof, well kept