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M

Michael Besen

Shareholder·14 buildings·222 units
3.5

3 reviews

Highlights

3
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3
Litigation cases

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Michael Besen reveals mixed experiences. While some appreciate well-functioning heating systems and responsive superintendents, many note pest control issues, especially roaches, and prolonged maintenance delays such as unrepaired staircases and dirty laundry areas. Garbage management is generally adequate, and water pressure is usually strong. Noise levels tend to be low, and neighbors are mostly regarded as friendly. Criticism mainly centers on slow owner responsiveness and ineffective heating systems causing disturbances. Tenants suggest improving pest management and maintenance responsiveness to enhance satisfaction. Overall, expect decent amenities but prepare for potential delays in management action.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Not a great place

Pros

Heat works good

Cons

Roaches, staircase was ripped out a year ago and hasn’t been repaired, laundry room is filthy

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Good apartment but not good with pest mgmt

Pros

Good sized apartment

Cons

Pest issues and challenging management

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive

Buildings associated with MICHAEL BESEN

  • 44 Mulberry Street

    44 Mulberry Street

    Chinatown

  • 1320 Fulton Avenue

    1320 Fulton Avenue

    Claremont

  • 2718 Bainbridge Avenue

    2718 Bainbridge Avenue

    Fordham

  • 2714 Bainbridge Avenue

    2714 Bainbridge Avenue

    Fordham

44 Mulberry Street

44 Mulberry Street

Chinatown

1320 Fulton Avenue

1320 Fulton Avenue

Claremont

2718 Bainbridge Avenue

2718 Bainbridge Avenue

Fordham

2714 Bainbridge Avenue

2714 Bainbridge Avenue

Fordham

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average0.83Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
9Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

19Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

M

Michael Besen

Shareholder·14 buildings·222 units
3.5

3 reviews

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