Boyne is a small real estate office sitting in the middle of all of the big chain offices on Grove…read morest. We had lost out on two houses that we put offers in on with Wiechert. We went to see Brian because I saw his signs on a lot of other houses in the downtown area. He was really nice and told us honestly that he didn't have anything that matched what we were looking for but he got a lot of house listings and would call me if something came in that matched what we were looking for. About a month and a half later he called us and took us to see something that he was going to list soon. As soon as we saw it loved it and put in an offer that was accepted. There were a LOT of problems with the house that had to be resolved (oil tank issues). Brian did all of the work with the city and the tank removal company and pushed the sale through. He knows everything about just about every house downtown. When I told him about the houses we lost out on, he knew everything about both of them. It made my husband and I laugh. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy in JC.

Emily Pecot is not only an outstanding real estate agent but a genuinely reliable person. She…read morefacilitated important connections for me that made it possible for me to successfully close. She shows up every time and on time. I would highly recommend her.

Gene Lowe is a HORRIBLE realtor!!! RUDE, VERY UNPROFESSIONAL, he refused to comply with his…read moreclients wishes. HE POSTED A HOME FOR SALE, after being told NOT to, even posted an open house!!! He refused to send documents for an unconditional withdrawal, scheduled an appointment and never showed up!!! He disregards phone calls, text messages and emails sent to him and the company he works for!! If you're looking for a good realtor RUN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION of him and the company he works for. he dosent even deserve the 1 star..

Hi, Just writing to give my highest rating to Eugene Lowe…read more(Gene Lowe) as a sell side realtor for Howard Hanna | Rand Realty. Gene helped my Mother, a senior citizen, to sell her house in Wayne, NJ. He was able to get her an excellent, but also fair, price on the home in a relatively short period of time. Far more important to me was Gene's willingness to go far beyond the requirements of his contractual relationship with my Mother. He was able to assist her through the process and take all of the headaches on himself. This included finding workers, of various trades, to make improvements on the home, or to satisfy requirements put forward by inspectors. Additionally, Gene was there to pull in low cost contractors to haul away junk or to assist with any other unforeseen circumstances encountered in the home sale process. For every situation, Gene had seen it before and had solutions at the ready. Even when my Mother's car started faltering, Gene was there to provide rides and line up a mechanic. Lastly, Gene is, simply put, a great person. He was there for every issue we faced with a listening ear and the right encouragement. He made the process possible for my Mother and I am ever grateful for the top class service he provide. Thank you Gene! -Kevin

I wanted to love this building due to its location, interiors, and concierge but unfortunately the…read moremanagement of this property has completely ruined my experience. I have had an ongoing issue with a sewage-like odor seeping into my apartment for 8 months in a row now. I made 6 separate in-app maintenance requests, spoke to tenant services over the phone, and emailed property management directly. None of this communication has resulted in change. At the beginning of this month a "Thomas F" from property management visited my unit, acknowledged the presence of the odor, and promised to get it resolved swiftly. Ironically, 4 weeks have passed and it is still not resolved. What is most unfortunate is that I am not alone in this experience. I learned through different community events that I have neighbors on floors 6, 7, and 8 that suffer from this same issue. Again, I wanted to love this building. I was incredibly patient and consistently made myself available for this odor to be addressed. At this point, though, I'd be doing a disservice to potential renters by concealing this experience any longer. I advise choosing a different building!

So far, this place hasn't left us with the greatest impression. Maintenance has been 10/10…read moreresponsive with us, no issues there. There are quite a few kinks they need to work out with their ala carte pricing with amenities that causes confusion and feels a bit gimmicky compared to other DVORA properties. 175 DVORA reminds me of building a barebones Spirit Airlines flight. For some reason, the app charges you to reserve space to sit outside. We were told about in-unit services, refreshes, pool membership and gym thinking we would opt in when we were ready. The concierge is part-time which isn't the problem, but rather the services offered are really confusing. Let's start with the package system which makes very little to no sense: Initially we were told it's a flat $15 for m-f in-unit package delivery service. Then, they rolled out Saturday's only for an additional $15 and Sunday for an additional $15. So, it's $45 per person per month to have packages delivered which is completely insane and reminds me of paying for a carry-on in the airport. So, for a couple, it's $90 per month to receive packages or this bizarre notice shows that they will send your packages back to original sender. So, if my mom sends me a gift, it would essentially be sent back. I haven't received one package notification in 3 weeks, we were told in writing that the in-unit service is for both of us. Still no package notifications, now they want us to spend more money just to access our packages or they send them back to sender. They have revised their services and offerings making it feel really shady. 14 month lease times $90 for "package delivery" equates to $1,260 just to receive a package. This can not be legal. So in other words, I can not physically pick up a package.

Love living here! It's in close proximity to downtown area. Staff is super friendly! Highly…read morerecommend

This has probably been worst experience I've had with a property management company in my life…read more Billing will extort you for any amount of money they see fit - including unwarranted late fees, and they don't care about their residents health and safety. LH had a loud, polluting, generator running for ~8 months and they did not fully honor the rent concession they promised as a result of the generator. Their office staff is rude and unprofessional. Save yourself the headache and live somewhere else.

Thank You & Outstanding Review for Etai from DVORA…read more I want to sincerely thank Etai for his exceptional work as our building manager. After more than 15 years of ongoing radiator issues and getting nowhere with previous management teams, Etai finally resolved the problem efficiently and thoroughly. Etai is responsive, proactive, and truly committed to getting things done. He follows through, communicates clearly, and makes residents feel heard and respected. His dedication and professionalism have made a noticeable difference in the quality of living in our building. It is rare to find a building manager who takes such pride in their work and consistently delivers results. Etai sets a new standard for management, and our building is far better because of him. Highly recommended. Tenant at Fairmount Building Jersey City

I'm a current tenant at DVORA Hamilton House, and unfortunately, I've had an extremely…read moredisappointing experience with how management has handled serious maintenance and habitability issues in our unit over the past several months. We moved in End of August 2024. From October 2024 through February 2025, we faced repeated breakdowns of essential systems that made the apartment borderline unlivable at times: No heat for nearly two full months (Dec 5 - Feb 2), during winter. We had to purchase and operate space heaters at our own expense. We also had to seek shelter at family's/friend's houses during really cold days because it was unlivable. Dryer malfunctioned for nearly a month (Oct 18 - Nov 13), with zero follow-up for weeks despite repeated requests. Refrigerator failed in February, resulting in about $300 in food spoilage. The response was delayed, and no compensation was offered. We also experienced ongoing problems with the stove, toilet, dishwasher, and the electronic door lock, all met with slow or no response. We submitted multiple written complaints and even issued a formal legal demand on April 10. Despite all this, DVORA failed to offer any resolution or compensation by our requested deadline. Their overall lack of responsiveness has been one of the most frustrating parts of this experience -- especially considering the premium pricing of this building. As a result, we have formally filed complaints with Jersey City Housing Code Enforcement and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and we've issued a 60-day lease termination notice. We're currently planning to move out by June 25, 2025. I understand that occasional maintenance issues happen in any building, but DVORA's long delays, lack of communication, and failure to acknowledge tenant hardship are unacceptable -- especially for a property that markets itself as luxury living. I hope this review helps future renters make an informed decision.

Elena Barskaya was such a pleasure to work with May 2013. I had come into NY for a short weekend to…read morefind and sign a lease for an Apartment. She was flexible, organized, methodical, and had a good working relationship with each of the owners/management companies. I knew Astoria was the place for me, but I was determined on finding a unit with all my must haves, and the majority of my wants, under my 2k budget. I have to give it to her, b/c I ended up signing on the first apartment she found. Being new to the area and pressed for time, Elena was a savior. I would recommend Elena to ANYONE moving to the Astoria Area. Her office is right under the N &Q Train Tracks. AND she knows everything about the neighborhood. 1 Month Broker Fee and $25 credit check fee. Small price to pay for excellent service and an attentive, respectable broker. DO NOT PAY MORE THAN 1 MONTH RENT FOR A BROKER IN NYC.. avoid 15%+ of the firs years rent...that is just unnecessary.

Elena is rapid-firing information about the area of Astoria in a charming slavic accent as we are…read moredriving to the first of three places she has agreed to show me that day. She is wearing an awesome bob and shades while casually driving around. The comments are so crisp and intelligent, I wonder if I have unknowingly been swallowed into a Quentin Tarantino movie. We get to the apartment and she is all casual about describing the place. She doesn't oversell it, gives me time to breath, and generally lets me feel a sense of peace in the process. I loathe, with the passion of a thousand suns, brokers who push me to rent a place.* Having already interacted with a bunch of brokers and seen a few places in the area, I realize this place is perfect for me and put in an app. Throughout the business end of the process, she operated with military efficiency and yet was pliable, letting me photocopy her driver's license and broker's license. I came to take pleasure in her sense of humor and she made the process more enjoyable by being forthcoming. She was on time, always had her shit together, gave me extra info about the neighborhood during lease signing, and finally drove me to the place to try the keys out after the lease was signed. I would recommend her to anyone who likes honest, no-nonsense brokers. * pond scum

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Took great care to find the perfect apartment that met all my…read moreneeds. Very quick to replay to all my questions. I will definitely recommend the agency to all of my friends.

I had a home for sale and chose this company. Big mistake. Within a few weeks of listing, five…read morelegitimate offers were made and the realtor let them slip away. The home was finally sold at the last minute, before listing ran out and then the realtor treated me unprofessionally and never said a word of thanks. Not even acknowledging the transaction. Don't use this company if you want a realtor that works for you.