Tenant Reviews for 310 E 44TH ST

As New Yorkers, rent is often our biggest expense and with that, we deserve pest-free living conditions. Unfortunately, I've been dealing with a severe rodent infestation, having caught over five mice in my apartment. Management has been rude, dismissive, and has repeatedly feigned ignorance despite multiple reports. Long story short: spend your hard-earned money elsewhere.

My Google reviews are being deleted by the landlord .. I am adding them here and on yelp which are platforms pro freedom of speech. There is a lot to be said about this building and its vicious management who wrongfully ends good tenants’ leases. They lack empathy and don’t care about the hurt and the struggle that comes with moving. The landlord lawyers from the Rose and Rose law firm are probably the most unethical and ruddless lawyers there are; they do not hesitate in harassing and suing innocent tenants. They submit counsels’ false claims in court knowing that management is retaliating and lying. Old people that barely can walk and have been living in this building for decades in rent stabilized apartments are sued by these people to force them out of the apartment. Management abuses their position without hesitation because they can hide behind Rose and Rose lawyers. This management needs to be held accountable and should be sued independently from the landlord in a civil court for harming people…they can be taken to civil court. There is a lot more than meets the eye here. I got my studio rental payment history; it turns out that this unit 1207 on the 12 floors was rent stabilized; in 2009 the rent stabilized was $1097, then all of the sudden in 2010 the studio was no longer rent stabilize.. ( see attachment) I am wondering how in less than a year the rent was increased about 100%. This also makes me wonder how other units in this building are no longer regulated. All buildings in NYC that have 6 units or more that were built before 1974 which is pretty much the majority of buildings in NYC are rent stabilized. As far as I know, it is unlikely for rent stabilized buildings to get destabilized. However, I am aware that in NYC lots of landlord have illegally dysregulated apartments by either non-informing the State Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) Or by submitting overpriced, exaggerated, and fraudulent renovation documentation to force deregulation; these illegal practices are well known but well-kept dirty secrets that have been taken place in NYC for decades and many landlords have gotten away with it. Luckily, some tenants have found out that their units were in fact rent stabilized and submitted a simple request in the housing court and with the DHCR and got back all the money that they were overcharged for and got the unit back into stabilization. Even former tenants can do that which allows them to recover overcharged rent and get the unit to be back into regulation as it should be. In another post, I will continue to elaborate this.

We have been victims of bullying behavior exhibited by Teena Mau, Brodsky manager of Beaux Arts in Midtown East, Manhattan, New York. Our experience, along with that of other residents, has been nothing short of appalling. Mau's attitude is very aggressive and belittling, leaving many of us feeling intimidated and uncomfortable in our homes. The impacts of her behavior extend far beyond mere discomfort. It creates a toxic environment that is not only detrimental to the mental health of residents but also damages the reputation of Brodsky. It has also been observed that she employs unethical methods and outright lies to manipulate and coerce residents into compliance by threatening and instilling fear. Such behavior is unacceptable, and the use of intimidation and fear tactics should not be tolerated, especially in a professional setting where the primary goal should be fostering a sense of community. Brodsky residents should feel safe and comfortable, free from the tyranny of such an abusive property manager. We believe that Mau does not deserve to work at Brodsky as her appalling behavior diminishes Brodsky value and ruins its credibility.

I saw my doorman throwing my neighbor's Amazon package around. He also stole a a few times there are also freeloading crackheads in our building box this one guy below me never showers this place should be a mental hospital

I have been a resident at the Beaux Art apartment for a little over two years. As much as the lobbies look OK and the doorman is friendly and all, the apartment is very old and there are many issues to be aware of before moving in. (1) Pest - there are huge cockroach problems in the apartment, and they would often be seen here and there (I have seen it several times, and the exterminator wouldn't be able to do anything to help you resolve it) (2) Noise Issues - the apartment has been using single-pane windows for a long time and not only they are the best for dust generation but are also the worst for insulation and blocking outside noises (avoid living in the apartment at all cost if you are allergic to dust and especially avoid the back of the buildings given they are also subject to the boisterous ventilation system from the office building across the alley - see decibel example attached, and I had to move to a different unit just to avoid the noise problem) (3) Odor Issues - the apartment I am currently living in has been having a huge odor issue coming from one of the cabinets facing the outside wall. Due to the apartment being old and shabby and ill-maintained above the lobby, I had problems with rain seeping into my apartment, drenching my belongings in one of the cabinets and causing a moldy/damp odor which has been ongoing for more than a year. If you are considering moving in, I would highly advise you to think twice before making such decisions.

I have lived in the Beaux Arts for two years and have had a very good experience. The building is always clean with fresh flowers in the lobby and friendly door men. Any problems I have had maintenance wise have been fixed immediately. Overall it feels like a safe building with friendly neighbors and I love the character and sunlight in my apartment.

I lived at the BA a few years ago and still have friends who rent there. The building is beautiful, the apartments are full of detail and character. The management company was always very helpful with maintenance requests and even at renewal renewal time. The only reason I moved out was because my fianc and I were moving in together and required a larger apartment which wasn't available at the time I was looking.

I have lived in Beaux Arts for over 25 years. It is a precious landmark building that was once a hotel/rental. Over time the maintenance of the building became poor to the point of dangerous. Elevators were not maintained. People were getting hurt, numerous fires broke out due to lack of maintenance, chronic leaks in the walls and ceiling effecting property both from exterior and interior problems. When maintenance people were called in, only the minimal amount of work was done to put a "band-aid" on a huge problem. Management is incompetent, arrogant and very disrespectful to seniors. The owners refuse to spend money in order to do proper repairs. Tenants who wanted to organize were harrassed and threatened.

I have lived in the Beaux Arts for the last 10 years and plan on doing so for quite some time. As I read the reviews on my building, I felt compelled to comment. First, yes the building is old and is in serious need of renovations. I have an older renovated apartment and the hallway carpet is really old. Despite this, it is always clean. The apartments are different from any apartment I have ever seen. Second, yes the maintenance staff could use a lesson in english, but the country was built on the backs of immigrants. Whenever I have asked for something to be repaired, they have done so. Third, the office management is a sticky point, now alot of the reviewers are saying they are rude and nasty...I agree to an extent. There was a manager named Maria Cabrera, she was the nasty one, you could never walk in the office without having an attitude thrown at you...that's if she acknowledged you at all. They have since replaced her with a man, who I have not met, so I cannot comment on him. However the assistant manager, Teena Mau, is still there and that is the person I have always prefered to deal with. She has always been pleasent and helpful. She was gone for a few months and there was someone else there so maybe they are confusing her with them. I am just happy they got rid of that other woman. Fourth, the doorman and porters for the most part are helpful. Samy and Ayman are the most efficient doormen and always helpful. Fifth, my lease renewal was not what I expected, but after writing a letter requesting something be done, I was given a $225 reduction. while I am still paying a little more than what new tenants are paying, it is still $225 less than what I was paying before. In general the building has issues, just like every other building in New York. If you want to live in a crispy clean building, that is totally silent, with no signs of bugs, do not move to New York. But if you want to live where is it safe, convenient and pleasant then I recommend this building.

I lived here for four years, and while I have seen some of the issues, I didn't think the place was all that bad. These are not new buildings, so if you expect modern amenities, they are not the place for you. The good: Doormen are very friendly and definitely a convenience. Location is great except when the General Assembly is in session. Studios have a decent layout and good closet space. Be sure to get a renovated one with parquet flooring. Pets are allowed. I never had a bug problem, so I can't comment on that. Relatively inexpensive for a doorman building in midtown. The not so good: The elevators sucked. At least one was always broken, sometimes 2, not good in an 18-floor building. Kitchens are non-existent and the setup caused a number of fires, at least three when I lived there. Also, with no sprinklers or PA, the only way you knew about a fire was if the trucks were outside. This used to be artists residences and a residential hotel, so cooking was not a priority. Upstairs floors and halls were kind of dingy as people said. Some were renovated, but mine was not. When I lived here, the rent increases were ridiculous. My rent went up almost 30% in four years, but now it seems like they are getting what they deserve. Management was not the friendliest in the world. For whatever reason, the apartments attract dust like crazy and are not easy to clean with a lot of nooks and crannys. Overall, I had a decent experience there. It was better than a walkup and I didn't have any of the 'nightmare' experiences outlined here. Management really should fix the elevators once and for all and get the halls in shape though.