I am a Yale student renting from Arnie this year at one of their Lynwood Pl properties. I have to say, it's practically a dream come true. The building is impeccably maintained, beautiful inside, no vermin whatsoever. I haven't had any maintenance problems so far in 10 months, and my only interactions with maintenance have been them coming in a couple of times to do preemptive work. These buildings are well maintained with a long-term mindset.
Arnie and Steve are wonderful, personable people, and they really value their tenants. Once a year, they take all their tenants out to dinner for people to get to know their neighbors and have a good time. Who does that?! Not many landlords in New Haven, that's for sure! Paying rent is super easy because they accept the latest modern forms, like Venmo. I guess the rent would be a little high for me as a student if I were paying alone, but I have a roommate, and considering that, the cost is VERY reasonable, and a much better value than the other places I have lived in New Haven in the same price range. My one regret is that I didn't have more time this year to get to know Arnie and especially Steve a little better. He's such a sweet man.
My word of warning is that they are choosy about whom they take on as tenants. Of course, if you do get to lease from them, this is a big plus, because you know your neighbors are upstanding people. I have had EXCLUSIVELY positive interactions with fellow tenants, which is a welcome change of pace. In any event, I strongly recommend making Arnold Lehrer Properties your first stop when looking for Yale/downtown New Haven housing. You might not be able to get a space with them, but if you do, count yourself among the lucky ones, and enjoy. read more