Landlord Neglected Building
I live in a rental walk-up on Myrtle Ave. The common area of the building has been very neglected. It is always very dirty and stinky; there was a giant shower-like leak in the stairwell; the light bulbs aren’t changed once they are burned out; and where there was a leak, which was “repaired” (it…
I live in a rental walk-up on Myrtle Ave. The common area of the building has been very neglected. It is always very dirty and stinky; there was a giant shower-like leak in the stairwell; the light bulbs aren’t changed once they are burned out; and where there was a leak, which was “repaired” (it still drips often), there is a hole with mold-like colors, aside from nasty leak stains and random plaster chunks that fall out. The front door is also very hard to open, as it gets stuck. I have told my landlord various times about the plaster, leak, etc. But he doesn’t clean the mess/residue nor fix the problem. How do I get him to fix this? Should I call someone to inspect the building? Is there somewhere I can report a neglected building? I can take more pictures and post them to show the situation. He just does not respond! Even after I told him that chunks of plaster were falling on me as I enter/exit the building. Does anyone have any idea on how I should handle this situation? I am paying good money for rent (my apartment inside is not bad), but the common area of the building is a disaster!
“The thing is my apt. isn’t bad at all- its just the common area that is the problem.”
Diemond, it’s just a matter of time before your apartment, nice as it is, is affected by this neglect. You should really tackle this issue right away.
Sorry, our posts crossed.
Quote from Rob: It’s just as valid as yours.
Hmmm, I would disagree. The poster is asking for advice and yours is just stupid. Living in a dangerous situation is just not acceptable. Obviously this landlord is slumlord. Making much-needed repairs will not magically transform this building into a fancy-schmancy one.
okay fine, you make a point.
*rob*
Ignore it because it’s smarmy and useless. He’s not asking for “fancy schmancey”. He’s asking to avoid falling plaster and leaks. Those are health hazards and violations of code, not “lifestyle” issues. And it’s illegal for the landlord to retaliate by jacking up the price.
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Ignore Rob’s comment, as usual.\
why ignore my comment? it’s just as valid as yours. fine, call 311 and get the building all fancy schmancey. then next year when your lease is up for renewal, guess what? you wont be able to afford it.
*rob*
Ignore Rob’s comment, as usual. Even if it’s a walkup rental on Myrtle, you shouldn’t have to dodge falling plaster and leaks on your way into your apartment. Call 311 and report the landlord. He should be required to maintain the building in a livable condition. He’s clearly not doing that now.
it’s a walk up rental on myrtle avenue. it’s not the ritz-carlton. jeez. there’s a reason why some buildings are cheap.
*rob*
To be fair to sitmd – There was several postings last night for shoes from some Chinese spammer that have since been removed. I think he was posting the “Rules” on each of them and accidentally posted in this one as well.