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31st Ave LLC, Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy, Elan, management of 31-10 23rd Street, The Victoria rental building is unlawfully withholding my security deposit of $2500. The above mentioned refuse to answer phone calls and respond to emails. The above mentioned claim they require a blank release of liability form be filled out before discolsing any information regarding security deposit. The above mentioned refuse to furnish a copy of the signed lease as well as failed to deposit security deposit in an interest bearing account. The above mentioned are acting illegally according to NYC General Obligation Law.
Yes, I called today, 12/07/2010, and it seems they are trying to run and hide from their illegal practices as 31st Ave LLC. I have tried every option to work this issue out but its clear Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy, Elan, The Daniel Group, Nadav LLC, The Victorian, 31-10 23rd street, and any new name they devise work illegally. I moved out 9/30/2010. I have contacted many New York City and New York State agencies but small claims court is the only option. FILE YOUR COURT CASE ONLINE immediately. Contact The Office of the Attorney General and fax a complaint form. ASTORIA RENTERS BEWARE. All I want is the money I am owed.
The general release form & surrender are dated 1990 and there is no $ amount in consideration. NYC Renters need to keep away from Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy, Elan, The Daniel Group, Nadav LLC, The Victorian, 31-10 23rd street. STOP BREAKING THE LAW
12/15/2010 Update: Tried to settle out of court with 31 ave LLC, Ilan Cohen, Robert, The Daniels Group, Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy but they're response was the Queens county court house is down the block from the office. The owner (?) Robert explained that he pays the company lawyer monthly. He states that he doesn't care about the law, attorney general, or 311. They acknowledged the money owed but stated they do not care about NYC laws. I can not believe that these people break the law and continue to get away with it. The Victoria 31-10 23rd street Astoria, New York is where you can bet on losing your security deposit.
1/12/2011: Update: Currently waiting to go back to small claims court to force 31 ave llc to release my security deposit of $2500 plus interest. The building is owned by Joseph & Robert Cohen, Ilan Cohen is sometimes called landlord but as soon as you sign the lease Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy is the point of contact for any issue. The building is The Victoria 31-10 23rd street, Astoria, NY 11106. Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy showed up to the first court date and told the clerck he was never served. The clerk looked at Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy, sarcastic, Clerk replied "Well your here right?!" Haha Too funny. I have been contacted by 3 other tenants with the same problem since I have posted on this complaints board [protected]).Unlawfully withholding security deposit. NMURPH, YAMURPH, nataninc@gmail.com are a few alias that are used by Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy. Hopefully justice will be served!
Check out this article on Joseph & Robert Cohen Miriam Development Corporation
http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=17196205&brd=2731&pag=461&dept_id=574905
Should give you a good sense of business practices
Handy vs Cohen 2003 google Ilan Cohen Yezol Inc.
Bizclaims.com 31st ave llc
Educate yourselves NYC. Do your homework and you will be pretty surprised what you find.
31 ave llc
124-19 Metropolitan Blvd.
Kew Gardens, NY
[protected]
JohnXXX View all correspondence
6 days ago
Hi Cbari,
My name is XXXX and I'm a current resident at The Victoria and extremely worried about the shenanigans of Nick Yasonia and 31st Ave LLC. (I'm assuming you put up the flyer in the elevator? Thank you for that!) Throughout the signing process, Nick proved himself to be completely incompetent, which raised red flags at the time. Now this latest news has me distressed -- the security deposit is a lot of money to lose!
I want to help in any way I can. Have you reached out to any news outlets? This seems like an issue many people are having and would be great fodder for NYPost or the Times. I'm hoping to reach out to Congresswoman Maloney as well.
I'm hoping we can start a petition at The Victoria. With enough weight behind us, hopefully we will see some results for what is blatant theft. My fiance works at a housing nonprofit and is gathering more information on options. In the meantime, I'm hoping to build some political or local pressure. There needs to be an end to these landlords who create multiple corporations under one building to avoid taxes and liabilities and deceive tenants.
3rd Tenant to contact this post with similar issues of concern.
1/26/2011: Small Claims Case Update:
2nd appearance for my $2800 small claims case against 31 ave LLC. Once again when the case was called, Nicholas Yasonia-McBurger asked the court for an application (2nd time). Court clerk asked Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy, he needed a power of attorney form. So, case was post-poned to 3/1/2011 and no more applications will be granted for 31 ave LLC. I am certainly not surprised that this company is trying to postpone their illegal actions from being heard in court. I am dying to hear why Joseph & Robert Cohen are illegally withholding my security deposit. But then again, Robert Cohen told me himself he doesnt care about the law. " I pay a lawyer monthly, and the court house is down the block". Every dog has his day
"Chingchow" Unfortunately, I am not the only person who is having this problem. In fact, you can see from this post of the wrongdoings. The truth hurts 31 ave llc! Name calling really indicates how this company operates. However with IP logs, no one can hide behind their comments! Any Verizon account can be subpoenaed wink wink
I will keep this post updated, as new developments arise.
RENT AT YOUR OWN RISK
Well Astoriama, I am glad that you are having better luck than myself. I can not vouch for why 31ave llc continues to break the law. However, Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy has ran out of postponements and is forced to stand in front of the judge on March 1. I will update this post. "They would not just withhold it for any no reason" contrary to your belief they are doing just that. If and when, you try to obtain yours from 31 ave llc, feel free to contact me for the all the NYC agencies and state attorneys that deal with landlords WHO BREAK THE LAW!
UPDATE 3/1/2011: Small Claims Court Case: Queens County Court: 31 Ave LLC sent, Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy appeared in court but unfortunately it is postponed until April 2011. I find it amusing that Robert Cohen explained to me " I pay a lawyer monthly, the court house is down the block... I do not care". However, so far the 3 appearances only Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy has showed up. I am dying to hear their defense for BREAKING THE LAW. The truth hurts and justice will be served.
AVOIDITNYC.COM Posted on [protected]
http://www.avoiditnyc.com//post.php?postId=174
"If you are looking at a building managed by 31 Ave LLC RUN AWAY! Do not deal with them. They are the worst! You will be sorry, and it's a big waste of money".
"Do not rent with them...if you are renting don't pay your last month's rent...That's what I should have done".
I wish I did all this research prior falling victim to 31 Ave LLC.
CIVIL COURT CASE UPDATE [protected] AGAINST 31 AVE LLC [protected] 23rd street
1. The office of NEW York State Attorney General Department of CONSUMER FRAUDS has sent a 2nd notice to 31 ave llc office building located at 124-19 Metropolitan Avenue in Kew Gardens NY. The investigator states that 31 ave llc is not responding, Joseph Kohn/Cohen, are disregarding New York State LAW.
2. 4/12/2011 CIVIL COURT CASE 20183-10, I was the first case called because it was the oldest. I explained the illegal activities of 31 ave llc in a few sentances. The truth is easy to explain. The arbitrator/judge was perplexed as to why Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy and his cohorts refused to release my security deposit. Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy represented 31 ave llc and explained to the courts that 31 ave llc requires “general release” and “voluntary surrender” signed by tenant before they release the security deposit. The courts explained to The Landlord Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy that this is illegal and no law requires tenants to sign any form. Of course Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy tried to accuse me of not dropping off keys, but quickly disproved with photographs of keys, and condition of apartment. It really is pathetic that I am wasting my own time dealing with a company that BREAKS THE LAW. Not longer than 5 minutes, the court was ready to push my case forward to the judge or return with my former roommate, which I decided to bring my roommate so the full amount can be recovered. STOP BREAKING THE LAW 31 AVE, Daniel Homes. 124-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Kew Gardens
Joseph Kohn – Owner 31 Ave LLC
Daniel Homes
[protected]
http://newyork.ebayclassifieds.com/commercial/astoria/office-building-for-lease/?ad=10562329
3. Filed an Aggravated Harassment Complaint with The New York City Police Department. I am tired of these people posting defaming statements about myself. Restraining order is next. Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy, 31 ave llc employees can answer to the police.
AVOID IT NEW YORK CITY
31 AVE LLC 7100
Isolated as defined in the dictionary: Alone or Solitary... Please revisit the multiple complaints from other tenants and links to previously complaints against 31 Ave LLC and the Infamous Cohen/Kohn brothers.
Same Building owners
1.http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=17196205&brd=2731&pag=461&dept_id=574905
"tenants been battling Cohen over neglected repairs for years" "Ilan Cohen stood by smiling"
2.http://www.avoiditnyc.com//post.php?postId=174 "THE WORST MANAGEMENT COMPANY"
So certainly not an isolated incident. Unfortunately for the illegal business practices of Cohen Brothers and Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy I will not be pushed around.
If you have resigned your 3rd lease, great for you, have fun trying to obtain your security deposit when you decide not resign your lease.
So finally 31 ave llc, Cohen Brothers, 7100, Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy which ever alias they use to break the law...had to answer to Civil Court of New York City. Took an entire 5 minutes for the court to rule, and they ruled in my favor. 31 ave llc has a legal obligation to return my $2500 security deposit plus interest, fees, damages for a total of $3009.00. I put my security deposit down in September 2009 and in August 2011 I have a notice of judgement. 2 years to get to this point, and all I want is my own money back. RENTERS BEWARE! Court index 20183/10 Search it! Don't be a victim of 31 ave llc
The Victoria
31-10 23rd street
Astoria NY, 11106
Attached is a copy of the judgment
WINNING!
EAT THIS NICK
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
THIS COMPANY IS STILL AT THIS!
NADAV LLC / Daniel Group/ 31 AVE LLC / Ilan Cohen owns 250 4th Ave in Brooklyn and they are refusing to return security deposits! The ridiculous, and according to my lawyer, not legally binding surrender agreements were PERSONALLY given to Abe from North Brooklyn Management at the time of the post move-out walkthrough inspection. Now NADAV LLC is claiming that they never received the forms. After sending them photocopies that we had retained for out records they STILL keep telling us we must bring the originals to their office.
After pointing out they it has been 5 months since we had moved out, the apartment has been rented so clearly any repairs that would need to be done have already happened and according the the LAW there are no legal grounds for holding the security deposit they have stopped responding to emails and phone calls. I am filing a complaint with the better business bureau and the attorney general's office.
If anyone else is struggling with getting security deposits back from NADAV LLC / Daniel Group/ 31 AVE LLC / Ilan Cohen I am looking into starting a class action lawsuit against them. Below are all of the names and emails I have associated with this property owner.
ILAN COHEN,
"cohens@gmail.com",
"Daniel Homes"
ELIZABETH EDWIN,
Lisa Deen,
Joseph Cohen,
I'm afraid any positive reviews must be from the management company. Who would come on to the complaints board to argue against a negative review with their ONE positive experience?
I agree with Cbari. 31st ave LLC is a shady landlord/management company. They seem to attempt to use every loophole, every shady practice they can for their gain, and the tenants loss. STAY AWAY. I'll be posting my own complaint with my own experience soon.
There are many people over the years having this or other problems with this company. The Daniel Group or the 31st Ave, LLC (whichever they want to be called) have caused unnecessary work and problems based on greed and it remains to be seen if my security deposit will be returned even though the apartment is in the same condition. It is clear to me and other tenants I have spoken to that they are a shady and unprofessional group not to be trusted which was confirmed to me even more upon researching them. Too late for me but Lesson has been learned. Good luck to you, If you already moved in, you are going to need it!
We are contractors. on 11/16 we installed a draft inducer fan at 123-25 Mulberry for CLAUDIA COFRANCESCO of The Daniele Group who I am finding is an alias for 31 Ave LLC. This was en emergency as the property had no heat and no hot water. We paid an employee to drive to New Jersey to pick up this fan. The next day a 4 man crew worked from 9am until 10pm to do this installation. We made sure the building had heat before we left. The next day we sent another 4 man crew back to do finishing work just for esthetics. About 3 weeks later I had to send another 4 man crew to help the electrician with this hook up as the guy they hired was a dummy. So we paid for this fan and all the labor and overtime they needed to get them up and running. But we haven't been paid. Claudia want return calls any more. or emails. and when you call the office you get switched to voicemail of a woman saying "you have reached David..." For the record we deal with over 20 different property management groups and have NEVER had this problem. Disgraceful.
this is an awful building. For those of you who still live there I feel sorry for you. There is so much water damage throughout the building that they are not fixing because they are too cheap. You may as well tear the place down and rebuild. It's only going to get worse. As a broker I have viewed occupied and vacant apartments and found water damage in almost all of them. Most recently a 2bedroom that I was showing someone had water damage all over which was not even attended to and has tested positive for MOLD! tell me that's a good landlord. I would never rent to someone and put them in this deathtrap.
I just left the Victoria and got my security deposit in 4 days! My sister is renting an apartment next month. The office, Nick and Jerome are amazing - we are so sad we left such a great building. - Notice these complaints are from the same person.
Hi.. I recently just signed a leasse to this building, and these posts worry me! If anyone has had positive experiences please share!
31st Ave LLC and Nick are amazing landlords - we have just resigned out third lease at the Victoria! This does appear to be a very isolated incident
FACT: Chris Barribault/Chris Baribault/ Chris Bari/CBARI/TwinkCB/Ronnielookalike
is a lying lowlife who is trying to steal from his former roommate.
Fact: Only one resident from 31-10 23rd Street has had their security withheld (they were 5 months in arrears and evicted)
Fact: 1 out of only 120 tenants have had their security deposit held - LESS THAN 1%
Fact: Chris Baribault/Cbari has been offered his security deposit but refuses to sign a release and surrender (he failed to show up to his appointment at his moveout and never had a walk thru or returned his keys. As mentioned to Cbari he must obtain a release and surrender because he was not the only tenant of record and refuses to accept a check made out to him and his former roommate.
Fact: Despite Mr. Baribaults numerous attacks and alias attacks, despite his uncalled for behavior, despite making false claims, despite his cyber and telephone harassment, despite making fake facebook accounts of employees meant humiliate them and despite his repeated but failed attempts to slander our name and the name our employees - we would be willing to return Mr. Baribault and his roommate their security deposit once they have returned the release and surrender. -
THOSE ARE THE FACTS and the proof is 1000's of satisfied tenants we have had the pleasure of work with!
I find this highly unlikely that your deposit would be held with no legitimate cause - I just moved out and got my security back in 6 days of the move out. Beside being an really nice person, I have found Nick Murphy to be one of the most professional people I have ever met. I wish my next landlord is half as good. The only thing I can agree with CBARI is Robert Cohen does appear a bit of a ###.
I have had nothing but positive experiences with 31st Ave and Nick Murphy - I am in fact renting my second apartment from them. There must be a reason for the deposit not being returned - they would not just withhold it for any no reason.
I WOULD SUGGEST EVERYONE IN THE BUILDING NOT TO PAY THERE LAST MONTH AND USE THERE SECURITY AS THE RENT. IF NOT THE WILL NOT GET THERE MONEY BACK!
This the same jerk writing the same nonsense - there are 1200 other tenants with no complaints
This is the same jerk writing the same nonsense - get a life
I am having the same issues with Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy, except he isn't operating under the name 31st Ave LLC, in my case he's operating as Managing Director of The Daniel Group. 124-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY [protected] or [protected]) and is working on behalf of Nadav LLC. He has the same technique - when I first moved in he wouldn't get me a signed lease, he wouldn't resolve issues or communicate, and now he is withholding my security deposit and requiring that I sign a General Release and Voluntary Surrender.
I am having same problem with 31st Ave LLC, Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy, Elan...they refuse to return security deposit or answer office phones. Nicholas Yasonia-Murphy is a sad excuse for a landlord. ASTORIA RENTERS BEWARE of landlords acting ILLEGALLY.
fellow new yorker, our new governor Andrew Cuomo has released a few essays concerning tenants rights in NY. I have found it very informative in all landlord/tenant disputes one of them can be found in this link
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/real_estate_finance/pdfs/tenants_rights_guide.pdf
I had an amazing experience with the Daniel Group. They are professional and have provided me with excellent service. They are the best landlords I have ever had.