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Eric Margules

Head Officer·20 buildings·332 units
2.6

31 reviews

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Evictions
5
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by ERIC MARGULES as having various issues. Concerns include prevalent pest problems, unresponsive management, maintenance delays, and security issues like stolen packages. Recommendations emphasize the need for proactive upkeep, timely responses to tenant concerns, improved pest control measures, and enhanced building security. While some tenants appreciated convenient locations, others expressed dissatisfaction with overall living conditions and management responsiveness. The consensus suggests that potential renters should consider these aspects before choosing to reside in buildings owned by ERIC MARGULES.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 months ago

past tenant review

Pros

Building is very quiet. Bedrooms are very spacious and the dishwashers work extremely well. There is also a lot of storage space.

Cons

There are roaches and mice! If you leave food or dishes out overnight you can find roaches in your sink. When you leave on vacation/the apartment is quiet and empty for a while, the mice will come out and you may spot one when you come back. Building management has been responsive to repairs, but not about pests.

Former tenant·9 months ago

good for a first apartment, you'll move on quickly

Pros

- Backfacing units were shockingly quiet on such a busy street - Backfacing units are up against no buildings so amazing natural light and big windows, fire escape is really pleasant in the summer - Tall ceilings - Great subway access - Great takeout food access

Cons

- Issues with pests - Insanely loud heat pipe (even for heat pipes) - Always a scene right outside, like even to take your trash out you'd usually need to pass by a few people on the stoop and then cut through the line to the bar downstairs before discarding the trash right next to the bar's door.

Advice to the owners

fix the heat pipe somehow

Buildings associated with ERIC MARGULES

  • 86-50 77 Street

    86-50 77 Street

    2.5(1)

    Woodhaven

  • 42-54 Judge Street

    42-54 Judge Street

    2.7(3)

    Elmhurst

  • 538 West 47 Street

    538 West 47 Street

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 249 West 26 Street

    249 West 26 Street

    3.2(6)

    Chelsea

86-50 77 Street

86-50 77 Street

2.5(1)

Woodhaven

42-54 Judge Street

42-54 Judge Street

2.7(3)

Elmhurst

538 West 47 Street

538 West 47 Street

Hell's Kitchen

249 West 26 Street

249 West 26 Street

3.2(6)

Chelsea

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

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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 average0.90Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
5Class C
Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

22Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

19Class 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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Eric Margules

Head Officer·20 buildings·332 units
2.6

31 reviews

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