Urban American Management Corp

87-42 Elmhurst Ave, Queens\r Truly a dump- waiting on plumbing to be fixed since 8/7, neglecting the fact that we first brought the issue up in May. For over two weeks filling our toilet with water to flush it, and no way to shower. We have been lied to repeatedly by everyone from building 'inspectors' to office staff. I've said it on every website I can find, do your research. If this company has ANY connection to a lease, RUN away. This apartment was rented to us through a broker, and nowhere in the lease was Urban American's name- check this thoroughly before you sign anything! I am a reasonable person until I am consistently lied to, and that is all we get with this company. Based on my own experience, and others found on the internet, I suggest you call 311, document, document, and document some more- there is a good chance you will need it. For anyone else posting here, PLEASE put your address in your review so that it shows up in searches for others as warning. more

DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY!!! The employees and management are awful!! The build was infested with cockroaches, bugs, and mice (even on the 11th floor). There was constantly animal feces in the lobby and on the elevators and people did drugs and smoked cigarettes in the hallways, elevators, and all over the property. Someone was also killed on their property in broad daylight recently. Maintenance was very unresponsive and not helpful in fixing issues. Front desk and main offices NEVER return calls or voicemails and rarely answer their phone, even during standard business hours! The front desk lost my keys when I moved out and then the building manager called me a liar and said that I never returned them. I spoke to the management company and complained, but to no avail. They took my entire security deposit ($2,400) for their own mistake! I would NEVER rent from this management company again and highly recommend people to heed the warning! more

Go to nyctenantadvocate [at] wordpress [dot] com for more information on Urban American Management. ""Slumlord Millionaires"" is an apt descriptor. more