Crown Heights

497 St Marks Avenue #5P, Brooklyn, NY 11238 1

New York City

Navigating New York City's rental landscape can be challenging. Especially because not all landlords are the same. Some take a lot of pride in caring for their buildings and renters, while others let violations pile up. Each year, the Office of the Public Advocate releases the "Worst Landlord Watchlist," highlighting property owners who consistently neglect their responsibilities.

2024 Worst Landlords List is Out: How to find out if you’re renting from one of NYC’s worst landlords?

New York’s City Council passed the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Expenses Act (FARE Act) on November 13, 2024. This new policy will have a huge impact on NYC renters who are used to paying exorbitant broker fees when renting an apartment – sometimes 15%+ of the annual rent.

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On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, openigloo was invited to testify at City Council about the FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act)...

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It’s hard to miss all the sidewalk sheds in New York City. The City’s buildings are covered in scaffolding. We’ve received tons of building reviews from renters on openigloo about how their buildings NEVER take down the scaffolding...

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Do you think your apartment is stabilized? Fill out the form, upload your DHCR rental history, and someone from our team will reach out with our assessment.

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Don’t make these common mistakes if you want to try and get a response from NYC real-estate agents every time! Renting in New York City can be frustrating to say the least. Getting the attention of NYC real-estate agents can be even more of a challenge. They get inundated with requests and emails from renters…

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Apartment hunting in New York is no easy task. With high rents, and a competitive rental market, securing and qualifying for an apartment may seem impossible. New and old New Yorkers alike can struggle to keep up with all the changing requirements. At openigloo, we receive tons of questions about the NYC application process. Such…

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Are you a pet owner renting in NYC? If so, you may have some questions about apartment hunting with a furry friend. First things first; landlords ARE allowed to prohibit pets in their buildings, unless they are certified medical or emotional support animals. If you are apartment hunting with a service animal, be sure to…

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Your questions answered about subletting an apartment, short-term leasing, Airbnb and more in New York City. Subletting is a common practice in New York, where leaseholders rent out their space to other renters for a period of time. There are many reasons a renter may need to sublet. Perhaps they are leaving the City for…

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You’ve just spent a fortune finding and moving into an apartment, only to find out the heat and hot water is subpar. In New York City, landlords are required to make sure the building and individual apartments have functioning hot water 24/7 and that the heat kicks in when it’s supposed to. Here are 3…

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2022’s rental market was a rollercoaster. The year started off with a dramatic reversal of the rent discounts seen throughout the pandemic. Manhattan renters in particular navigated double-digit increases sometimes upward of 50% when their leases came up for renewal. Heading into the summer, the usual seasonal uptick coupled with the influx of renters returning […]

openigloo’s 2023 NYC Rental Market Predictions

Renters in NYC have gotten used to the worst landlord list released by the Office of the New York City Public Advocate every year. By analyzing city data, the Public Advocate presents a list of buildings and landlords with a reputation of having unaddressed violations. At openigloo, a marketplace to help renters find quality apartments, […]

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What is it, who is eligible, and how to apply? New York City is expensive and apartments are scarce. The city is consistently fighting to make sure enough apartments are being built to keep up with a growing population. The affordable housing lottery is a program aimed to help renters secure affordable housing within the […]

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80% of NYC buildings are heated with radiators – and 70% of those households report being chronically overheated. But what are radiators, how do they work, and what do you need to know about them to survive NYC winters? ​​Radiators work by drawing heat from water or steam and use that heat to warm up […]

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Winter is upon us! That mean’s heat season is in full effect. From October 1 to May 31 every year, landlords are legally obligated to make sure your apartment and building has functioning and sufficient heat. Here are 5 things every new New Yorker should know about the city’s heat season. 1. When the temperature […]

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While rental markets are competitive and it may seem like you have to race to sign a lease, there is always an opportunity to negotiate. If you’re planning to renew or sign a new lease, here are six tips for scoring the best deals.

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The last of the COVID-19 renewals are coming up, and renters are still getting stuck with big rent increases, sometimes upward of 50%. For market-rate tenants, here are some email templates to help you get the negotiations started!

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On June 21, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted in the largest rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments since 2013. The Rent Guidelines Board is responsible for setting the allowable increases on stabilized apartments every year. Leases commencing after October 1, 2022 will experience a 3.25% increase on 1 year renewals and a 5% increase on 2 year renewals.

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See how your rent stacks up with openigloo's NYC Rent Calculator. Use the calculator to help with your rent negotiations. You can compare NYC apartments' rent against your neighborhood's average.

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33 Bond St by TF Cornerstone

This building is part of the Rudin family portfolio.The Rudin family controls one of the largest privately owned real estate companies in New York City. Rudin Management Company oversees the daily operations of 32 properties in New York City. The portfolio is comprised of 17 residential buildings totaling 4.7 million square feet and 15 commercial office buildings totaling 10.1 million square feet.

300 EAST 57TH ST LLC

Rei Moya is the executive vice president of operations at Home Partners of America, a real estate agency that helps people access quality homes in neighborhoods they love. Home Partners introduced an entirely new way for people to get into quality single-family homes with up-front, locked-in pricing and the power to rent, buy, or walk away. They continue this innovation through partnerships and initiatives that help residents access and enjoy quality homes.

REI MOYA

Steve Croman is the president at Centennial Properties, a real estate agency in New York that seeks to provide the best living experience in New York City exclusively for renters. Centennial Properties' buildings have undergone extensive high end renovations, and feature fine appointments like marble bathrooms, granite kitchens, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryers, dishwashers, hardwood floors, and exposed brick.

STEVE CROMAN

Frederick Elghanayan is one of the owners of TF Cornerstone a privately held vertically integrated real estate development company with a commitment to long-term multi-generational ownership. Fred Elghanayan and Kamran Tom Elghanayan have worked for over 5 decades steadily building a reputation for quality, integrity, and vision.

FREDERICK ELGHANAYAN

TF Cornerstone (TFC) is a privately held vertically integrated real estate development company with a commitment to long-term multi-generational ownership. TFC's main goal is to make lasting social, economic and physical impacts for all stakeholders by empowering and enhancing each community, long after any given project’s completion date.

TF CORNERSTONE INC

Gene Palumbo was a property manager at AJ Clarke Real Estate Corp, a real estate agency that has served as New York City’s premier residential management firm, offering best-in-class property management for their extensive portfolio of NYC rental properties. AJ Clarke’s dedicated specialists are specifically trained to manage every aspect of apartment life, from maintenance and regulatory issues to resident life and rent collection.

Gene Palumbo

ARSALE REALTY COMPANY LLC

Ronan Kearney is the head of property management at Southern Land Company, a privately held, full-service real estate development company reimagining the industry since 1986. Their environmental stewardship preserves natural resources and fosters a culture of sustainability within communities. Southern Land Company is driven by innovation, engaged with the community, dedicated to teamwork, and committed to excellence.

RONAN KEARNEY

Equity Residential Management is a real estate investment trust that combines the exciting business of a large real estate company with a unique culture and opportunity to make a difference in the world. Equity Residential combines the exciting business of a large real estate company with a unique culture and opportunity to make a difference in the world.

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Eileen Shields is a property manager at Douglas Elliman, a real estate company that offers expert management of co-op, condo and rental properties throughout the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County and Northern New Jersey, with offices in all those areas. Douglas Elliman helps their client buildings reduce carbon emissions while saving money and improving the urban environment.

EILEEN SHIELDS

BPP ST OWNER LLC

161 MELROSE LLC

Tatiana Bond is a real estate agent at Equity Residential, a real estate investment trust that combines the exciting business of a large real estate company with a unique culture and opportunity to make a difference in the world. Equity's core values of Diversity and Inclusion, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing provide the principles that citizens need to live remarkably every day.

TATIANA BOND

Tom Feeney is the vice president of operations and engineering at Stuytown Property Services, a company based in New York City that handles the property management of Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, a 110 building residential complex on the east side of Manhattan. StuyTown handles thousands of new leases each year, while also managing all resident issues on property.

TOM FEENEY

Akam Associates is a property management company that fulfills its promise of providing a highly personalized, attentive, hospitality-led service designed for an enriched residential experience. Powered by state-of-the-art technology, and a culture that nurtures and empowers excellence, AKAM seeks to maintain and build upon its definitive leadership in the management space while transforming the future of the industry at large.

AKAM ASSOCIATES, INC

Mark Scharfman is a property manager at APTSNY, a property management company that manages over one hundred apartment rental buildings in New York City and its surrounding areas. Their database offers clients to search for apartments by area, price, or size. APTSNY manages buildings in several geographic neighborhoods of Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.

MARK SCHARFMAN

20 MAGAW APTS

C+C Apartment Management is a property management company in New York that prides on a proactive approach to management which allows them to anticipate and deal with problems and situations before they occur. C+C's priorities are focused upon providing responsive service, maintaining the property in a meticulous manner, and staying attuned to industry innovations that can help enhance performance.

C & C APARTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

PRE LEE LLC

Kamran Tom Elghanayan is one of the owners of TF Cornerstone, a privately held vertically integrated real estate development company with a commitment to long-term multi-generational ownership. K. Tom, along with Fred Elghanayan, have worked together over the past 5 decades, steadily building a reputation for quality, integrity, and vision.

KAMRAN ELGHANAYAN

37-37 88TH STREET, LLC

GPG Management remains a family-owned and operated business with a focus on property management in New York City and the Tri-State area. GPG maintains an exceptional reputation for hands-on, efficient services and have expertise in operating a wide variety of multifamily and mixed-use properties. They provide full-service management of its rental portfolio, which includes over 100 properties and more than 3,000 apartments.

GPG MANAGEMENT

Nieuw Amsterdam is a property management company that values giving customers peace of mind when it comes to finding/maintaining their apartment. They strive to ease the daily burden of property management and take on the smallest tasks to the largest projects. Nieuw Amsterdam is dedicated to making apartments feel like homes.

NIEUW AMSTERDAM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Rose Associates is a Certified Minority and Women-owned Business focused on the acquisition, development, and management of multi-family rental properties in New York City and the tri-state area. Rose Capital Group has acquired and is currently developing over 3 million square feet of new multifamily apartments in strategic transit-oriented locations, opportunity zones, and prime locations across the metro area.

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EDGECOMBE PRESERVATION, LLC

2 GOLD LLC

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RICHARD MASON

145-149 EAST 72ND STREET LLC

Allan Goldman is the former co-chair of Solil Management, a family owned and operated real estate investment company that has a substantial portfolio of residential buildings and commercial properties in prime locations of NYC. They have 80 + years pof owning and managing real estate to ensure that their buildings are being managed efficiently, safely and sustainably.

ALLAN GOLDMAN

Jane Goldman is the only female billionaire running a real estate firm in the United States. Along with her three siblings, she is the owner of Solil Management, a family owned and operated real estate investment company that has a substantial portfolio of residential buildings and commercial properties in prime locations of NYC.

JANE GOLDMAN

Stellar Management is a New York City based real estate investment and management firm. With over 13,000 apartments and nearly three million square feet of office and retail space under the firm’s corporate umbrella, Stellar is an active market participant focused exclusively on New York City.

STELLAR MANAGEMENT

Margaret Mccormick is an associate real estate broker at Sotheby's International Realty, a global real estate brand with a global network of residential brokerage companies. The brand is built on the centuries-long prestige of the world’s preeminent auction house. Sotheby’s history and their unmatched reputation gives their listings the best-in-class exposure buyers deserve and assures clients they are working with a trusted partner.

MARGARET MCCORMICK

Maggie McCormick is a global real estate advisor at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Massachusetts’s largest independent real estate company and the premier provider in luxury real estate across Eastern Massachusetts. Gibson has 500 expert real estate advisors throughout 30 offices coupled with powerful network of more than 1,100 Sotheby’s International Realty® offices worldwide.

MAGGIE MCCORMIUCK

Columbus Property Management is a real estate agency in New York that has kept active in the local community and trends. Columbus Property Management keeps up-to-date with all of the latest technological innovations surrounding the industry, and are members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers. The purpose of this property management team is to protect and build the investments of homeowners, while assisting families and individuals alike in finding their perfect home.

497 St Marks Avenue #5P, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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