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Gus Benetos

Owner·9 buildings·72 units
4.1

5 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
4
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Gus Benetos paint a mixed picture. Many residents praise the landlord for responsive management and generally well-maintained, safe buildings with amiable neighbors. Cleanliness and pest control receive positive remarks in several buildings. However, complaints include occasional poor garbage management, inconsistent maintenance (especially heating and lobby areas), and some negative staff interactions. Noise levels and water pressure vary by location. Some tenants note the need for building updates and improved communication. Overall, expect a landlord who can be attentive but may have occasional lapses in upkeep and responsiveness depending on the building.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 months ago

Great Location no Amenities

Pros

Epic location, well managed building, easy neighbors (lots of 1 year leases)

Cons

Loud location, limited refuse days, needs a refresh in the lobby/stairwell

Advice to the owners

None

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

300 E70th Review

Pros

-Good water pressure -nice view -responsive super -pest inspection/control

Cons

-infamous stairs -outlets not in the best locations/not enough

Advice to the owners

-Please consider re-painting the building entrance/hallways. -maybe a camera inside the entrance/mailbox area

Buildings associated with GUS BENETOS

  • 829 Rear Burke Avenue

    829 Rear Burke Avenue

    Williamsbridge

  • 300 East 70 Street

    300 East 70 Street

    3.7(3)

    Lenox Hill

  • 304 West 112 Street

    304 West 112 Street

    4.5(1)

    South Harlem

  • 397 2 Avenue

    397 2 Avenue

    Gramercy Park

829 Rear Burke Avenue

829 Rear Burke Avenue

Williamsbridge

300 East 70 Street

300 East 70 Street

3.7(3)

Lenox Hill

304 West 112 Street

304 West 112 Street

4.5(1)

South Harlem

397 2 Avenue

397 2 Avenue

Gramercy Park

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

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 average0.02Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class 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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Gus Benetos

Owner·9 buildings·72 units
4.1

5 reviews

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