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Matthew Gelfand

Site Manager·1 building·8 units
3.6

3 reviews

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Former tenant·6 months ago

Everything you could want but overpriced

Pros

Laundry in units. Quiet. Responsive management. Central air/heat. Bedrooms on opposite ends for privacy

Cons

Heat bill is outrageous. Its all heated with electricity. Expect to pay 500-600 a month in coldest months.

Advice to the owners

Open up the roof top

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Prime Williamsburg Location

Pros

Best area in Williamsburg, close to all the restaurants and bars, and both the L and the G

Cons

Very steep stairs and water can be boiling hot

Advice to the owners

The stairs and laundry room could be a bit cleaner

Buildings associated with MATTHEW GELFAND

  • 253 North 8 Street

    253 North 8 Street

    3.6(3)

    Williamsburg

253 North 8 Street

253 North 8 Street

3.6(3)

Williamsburg

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Electronic rent payments

M

Matthew Gelfand

Site Manager·1 building·8 units
3.6

3 reviews

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