Working with Rubin Properties for Escrow and HOA has been wonderful. Michelle Schimmel, property manager was helpful. And when I visited the office, Daniela Wood was kind and welcoming and very friendly. Rubin Properties is a great company! read more

My history with Rubin Properties dates back to 2003, when I first became the President of my HOA. My building had been happily using them since previous to that year, but when I became President, I experienced all the reasons why. I grew to become particularly impressed with one of the company's property managers. She was quick to respond to my emails (most times, within several minutes), and would meet my high standards of detail orientedness by copying all involved parties, with every single detail answered, checked, included, balanced, and unquestionable confirmation that the job was DONE. She impressed me even more a few years later when one of our condo owners discovered a leak and we had to do mold remediation. Our insurance company denied the claim, and it was only after this property manager pushed and appealed that they finally conceded and covered ALL the costs incurred by this issue. She personally saved my HOA around $15k - a HUGE win. She also re-negotiated the contract for one of our monthly bills, saving us $1,700 per year. My Board was super impressed with her email on that subject, because we didn't even realize that contract was negotiable. Fast forward a few years, and who do you think bought & took over Rubin Properties completely? My favorite highly detailed property manager, who already had a history of saving us money and providing excellent customer service: Heather Miller. Since taking ownership of the company, Heather modernized with an upgraded website, automatic dues payments, & online access for my Board to view copies of any invoice/payment, anytime. She has used her own high standards as a baseline & has mentored and taught her current team well; Alyson & Matt are the property managers on her team who have consistently given me & my Board excellent support in times of emergency or routine maintenance, for years now. I know that Heather drives her team hard to support clients' needs - and she also rewards their hard work with lunches, dinners and team-building escape room challenges (nice, right?!). Plus during this pandemic, keeping each team member safe & well has been a priority. It makes me even happier to know that Rubin Properties consistently does such a great job for my HOA and our building AND it's a woman-owned business with a healthy workplace culture that values employees. My Board and I count on Heather, Alyson & Matt, & the whole team for: Emergency response Routine maintenance Contract negotiation Conflict resolution between owners and/or tenants Excellent vendor referrals Budgeting and detailed statements Advising us in hairy situations Annual tax prep Keeping our HOA practices legal and compassionate Special project advising & coordinating HOA-related legal advice ...and so much more The icing on this cupcake for me personally is knowing I can trust Heather's opinions when I need to make decisions, or when she guides my Board as we rewrite our CC&Rs. To me, knowing that a strong moral compass exists at the core of our property management company's ownership is priceless. Highly recommend!! read more

Kaylie is smart, thoughtful, and a knowledgeable source for condo community guidance. She is a great resource for understanding the intersection of CCRs and building management and function. You make the chores and work of community life run smoothly - thank you! read more

My review is specifically for Michelle Schimmel. Recently, my building management had been acquired by Rubin Properties and Michelle, our new point person. Michelle has been a pleasure to work with. Always a pleasant attitude and friendly voice. Over the last few weeks Michelle has helped work out a difficult situation with a neighbor and I have to say I am very happy with her professionalism and reliability. Thanks for your help, Michelle! read more

I am the president of our HOA. We have been represented by Rubin Properties for quite a while. Recently, we acquired Melanie Wood as our property manager. We have never been happier with Rubin Properties than since Melanie started representing us. She gets everything done in a very timely manner and if there's an emergency, she is right there with us. She is absolutely the best property manager we've had in years! read more

I would just like to write a great big thank you to Melanie at Rubin Properties! She goes out of her way to assist me with anything I need! she is always happy and kind! I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting them and working with them! Thank you for all you do for such a little things that everybody gives! read more

Rubin Properties took over the management of Metropol HOA in Hollywood in July 2020. They inherited a big mess left by the previous management company . Heather Rubin walked in on day one fully committed to solving the problems and making things run smoothly. Heather Rubin does an amazing job and she has a great support staff. First class/five star company! read more

Kaylie is our property manager and I cannot say enough positive things about her. She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. I sometimes wonder if she ever sleeps. She is thoughtful and proactive as well and always a pleasure to work with. read more

I wish I could give negative stars they do literally nothing to help their tenants unless you threaten to sue them. It's absurd these people can treat us like this, my apartment is basically unlivable and they do not care whatsoever... will be leaving this property asap and will never ever live in a place run by Rubin properties again. read more

Rubin Properties seems to go out of their way to hire professional, organized, thoughtful and courteous members for their team. Yesterday and today, I spoke with Kimberly Simms. She obviously wanted to help me and was so supportive. It's extra refreshing to feel welcomed with your issue when you're feeling stressed. Thank you Kimberly!! And thank you to Heather, Christine, Alyson, and and the crew that is always so willing and ready to do more than their part, and help address concerns and resolve issues. Very thankful for your team!! read more

The worst! You are lucky if you hear back and forget about getting work done at all or in a timely manner. Christine was terrible. She finally left and was replaced by an equally terrible Alyson. Nothing but attitude from all the staff. Too bad we bought our place or we would move. Don't waste your time or money!!!! read more

Not only is this company consistently disorganized, provide the most EXPENSIVE repair people and force our condo board president to go through financials/estimates/service fees on a monthly basis, but they will also completely GOUGE you on fees when it's time to sell your condo. I was charged $900 (includes a $100 "rush" fee) for HOA Document Fees and HOA transfer fees when I sold my condo. Yes, you read that correctly. $900. Average going rate in Los Angeles is $200-$300 for this type of service. Not only that, but when I asked for a discount on services and provided going rates of several competing property management services, Heather told me "If $800 is too much for 3 hours of work, what about the $30,000 your agent gets for 8 hours of work?". I guess that's how property manager's treat the owners they service these days. If I could rate this a 0 I would. There is no score low enough on Yelp that would satisfy a rating with this company. Update: As seen below by Heather's comment, I'll let you be the judge. Is $700 plus a $100 rush fee fair for transfer a few documents and update a family name in their database? We are a small, 12 unit complex. Rubin does not manage our key fobs, security gates or mail. When I asked for a reduction down to $300, I was told this is what Rubin charged in 2011. Heather took over Rubin in 2016 and raised prices by 233% to illegal levels (as condo owners, please read your Davis-Sterling rights). I guess 233% inflation in 8 years is justifiable by this crook's standards. Do your research, plenty of other decent property management service companies out there that won't F you over when it is time to sell your condo! read more

Would give Rubin negative 5 stars if possible. Heather(owner) is in over her head. Hires incompetent staff. Estimates for repairs are exorbitant. Example HOA requested bids to replace our water heater. After calling, emailing, requesting multiple times they finally provided a bid for installation of 1 one hundred gallon water heater. HOA provided complete specs. Even though I requested at least 2 quotes we finally received 1 quote for $23,600.00. Yes, you are reading correctly. We requested a bid from our plumber(not recommended by Rubin) $6800.00. Quite a difference. We had bids on file provided by LBPM, our former management company, bids ran $7,000.00-$8,000.00. Additionally Rubin is unresponsive. Left repeated messages and sent emails to Rubin for copies of current paid invoices. They ignore requests and emails. While I do not recommend LBPM by any means, I would recommend staying away from Rubin Properties. They are actually worse than LBPM. Do your self a favor and look elsewhere. read more

Very biased company. Treats HOA board members first. Other homeowners second. Has not spoken on a disgusting mold issue that has been reported multiple times. Only communicates with board members which is not effective and is lazy in my opinion. The building is looking so ugly. The walls are dirty and scaling off. The carpets need to be replaced. Leaks everywhere. The metal gate is falling apart and needs to be repainted. The entrance walkway is cracking. I just wonder where all this budget money is going toward... Edited** my comments after seeing Heather's comment: If you didn't get the mold or electrical issue complaints, then this is the exact reason homeowners should go direct to the property management company: Rubin Properties. However this company is lazy! Your HOA board should not do all the work for you read more

Horrific service. I left messages with the owner (Heather) about our manager's horrible service, and calls weren't returned. Then, finally, Heather had the person I was complaining about return my call rather than doing so herself!... Finally, she fired him. A bunch of different managers rotated through after that. One paid a previously paid invoice of $200. When I caught the error, nothing happened. They said they assumed we were using their system where the Board had to approve invoices. No one had ever told me such a system existed!...We were given horrible advice about a loan: It was paid off early, yet Heather kept insisting that we should continue charging owners their payments until the original due date - which was about 18 months away. (The Board did not take that advice.) ...We finally were assigned a manager who was organized, but she had a huge attitude. SO rude. Then, they raised their rates a lot while lowering their services. Heather insisted that Rubin was offering "market standard" services, but I looked around and found that was not accurate. I'm so happy to now be with a company that charges less, is lovely to work with, and is extremely knowledgeable. Stay far away from Rubin. ...Oh, the person who originally recommended Rubin to me has also changed management companies. read more

At one point I was unhappily with Rubin Properties. I couldn't reach them for 21/2 months. I wrote a not so nice review. It was my mistake I had the wrong email. I apologize. Since then Wendy has helped me tremendously with my issues. A very good woman! read more

Heather Miller, our contact at Rubin Properties has been incredibly helpful in addressing issues immediately, thoroughly and within a reasonably appropriate time frame. After years of dysfunctinal property managment, Heather at Rubin Properties has been the shining light we neeeded. She has taken us from a state of chaos into a more organized and functional unit as a whole. I cannot thank her enough for being there each time I have needed to call with certain issues that she made certain were addressed. Heather is professional, knowledgable, kind and extremely proactice. I am so very grateful to her and her dedication to her clients. I have seen the other reveiws and some are not so great, I cannot imagine this as I have nothing but wonderful things to say, and I am NOT part of the HOA board..... Heather walked into a mess when she took over this condo building I reside. She has done more in the short time she's been wiith us than in the 10 years prior combined, in my opionion, as a residing owner since 2013. read more

Rubin Properties does a great job. Sometimes what they have to say may not rub the right way, but they follow the codes, rules and laws set by the state. Melanie is very helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Her guidance in matters has been a tremendous help. She offers solutions to problems. I would recommend Rubin Properties and Melanie if you are looking for an outstanding management company. read more

Jessica was extremely helpful to us (with our Kansas Ave property in Santa Monica). Prior reps were ignoring the issue of water leaking into our unit from a unit above ours--for months. Jessica immediately dove in and helped get us a determination of where the leak was from (and wasn't from). read more

Melanie Wood is extremely professional. She resolves issues, flawlessly, and exceeds expectations in the process. Long story short, Melanie is nothing but amazing. Her experience shows, and she truly is an asset to Rubin Properties. read more

Rubin Props manages our condo in Culver City. The board (myself included) are a demanding bunch but Heather and team handles it all with efficiency, patience and professionalism. Their years of experience shows in the knowledge they have when difficult decisions need to be made. And when large projects are required, we feel confident that we're hiring quality and cost efficient vendors based on Rubin's vast network of service professionals. I don't know how our HOA managed without them all these years. read more

Rubin Properties is the most superiorly managed, most responsive, most professional, most sincerely caring property management company my Husband & I have ever worked with. And, we believe we well know, having owned homes, been HOA board members, & worked with nine property management companies in Vail, CO, Scottsdale, AZ, Santa Fe, NM, Steamboat Springs, CO, Chicago, IL, Brussels, Belgium, Amsterdam, NL, Santa Barbara, CA, and now, Beverly Hills, CA. None can compare to the excellence & professionalism of Rubin Properties Management Company. Heather Miller, owner of Rubin Properties, is an outstanding manager and business owner. She and her Team genuinely respect and care for the well being of the residents & the properties they manage. They are accurate and attentive to details, respond to after-hour emergencies, are professional in every way, and a pleasure with whom to work. We highly recommend this company. read more

I have been a sitting board member for a property that Rubin property manages for a few years now so I have a lot of first hand experience with the way the manage out properties. Heather and Patrick are my point of contact, and they are extremely knowledgeable with all the current laws and regulations for HOA's. They are very responsive and take pride in the quality of service they provide. I often question how they handle all that they do within the timeframe as they are just that good. I'd you are on the fence, I recommend giving them a shot. You won't be disappointed. read more

I clicked on 4 stars and meant to check off 5. Thank you Heather! I know you have a lot going on and many of times, the decisions happening at a particular building are because of the BOARD and not the Property Management. I appreciate your efforts. Stay safe! read more

The community manager Melanie Wood does great work for my HOA. It's an old building with an eclectic mix of homeowners and renters who do not make the property management work easy. I'm impressed by Melanie's ability to stay on top of all the issues. She responds quickly and organized and gets things done in a way I really appreciate. Thank you! read more

Working with Rubin Properties for Many Years now...its always a Pleasure and a Positive work culture--they also know their business and they are definitely --the best problem solving management Co - i have ever seen....Heather and Her team really care about each of Our HOA needs and they have great passion for their work....God Bless... read more

I'm currently the President of our HOA and have served on boards in other buildings before. I have to say Heather Miller, the owner of Rubin Properties is the best of the best! I have dealt with her for 3 years now and she always responds quickly and has the best advice. She has saved our HOA thousands when our elevator repair company tried to screw us over a couple of years ago. What other management company will return emails on weekends and late nights? Answer: None! She is also a delightful person and her staff have always been very helpful. Thank you Heather! read more

As a first-time homeowner working with Rubin Properties has been a blessing. Both Alyson and Heather have been on the ball with communicating and following up on my requests or needs within 24 hours or less. They are well organized and made my year on the HOA Board seamless. In addition, their Staff are accessible and easy to work with, which has made it effortless to get things such as communicating with our landscapers or cleaning staff completed in an expeditious and timely fashion. I would definitely recommend Rubin Properties! read more

Alyson and the Rubin Properties team are a pleasure to work with. They are quick to respond to my questions and are always helpful when I need their assistance. Thank you as always! read more

My property in Hollywood has been with Rubin Properties for over a decade and I have been a board member for the last 4 years. I 100% echo the reviewer who commented that this company has not always cleared a high bar but has seen a drastic turnaround working with Melanie. The last several years were particularly rough, pandemic aside, until we started working with Melanie as our property manager about 6 months ago. She is 5 stars and more!! In the short period of time she has been working with our property we have managed to get more done than in the past several years combined including a number of big projects. She's right on top of every request. No more constant following up with no results. She takes care of issues and contacts vendors immediately. This spring we had a MAJOR flood that caused extensive damage throughout the building and we are on the path to full repair within 6 months all thanks to Melanie's dedication to her work and making sure things are handled timely and properly. Based on our previous experiences in the last few years, I shudder to think where we would be in this situation if we didn't have Melanie as our manager. The work ethic and time she has put in to restore our building as quickly as possible is unmatched. Even our insurance agent has noted what a great jobs she is doing for her first time dealing with this level of disaster. I've also noticed the caliber of the vendors willing to work with our building has gone up since working with Melanie and they always speak highly of working with her on their end as well. Our building was coming to a cross-roads and Melanie has definitely restored our faith as well. read more

Our complex has been managed by Heather and her team long before I purchased in 2013. Whether I've been on the HOA Board or not, Heather has always been responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. While property management can often be a thankless job, Heather and the rest of the staff at Rubin Properties continue to take pride in the level of service they provide. read more

Kimberly did an awesome job helping me out when no one else seemed to be able to problem shoot a billing issue I had for months Thanks Kimberly I wish all agents were as helpful as you read more

The worst Management Company ever. Doesn't return phone calls. Doesn't take care of property. Landscaping is ugly. Hallway carpets are dirty. Tree branches are hitting windows. Lobby needs touch up paint. Our building is in total total disarray. If I were you I would never hire them. Our beautiful building on Beverly Glen is the worst condition. I would join the board just to get rid of them. read more

I am a lender and Rubin properties was easy to work with on a lot of the items that property management companies can be difficult. They were flexible and seemed to use common sense and good communication. It appears they have a pretty good reputation and I look forward to working with them again! Oh, and they were fast and responsive too, which really helps us out as lenders! read more

I am also on the board with Michael S and reiterate everything he said in his review. I have been board president of our board for about twenty years, having changed management companies four or five times before hiring Rubin Properties. In my very long term experience on our board, Heather, Alyson and Matt are the best management team we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Shame on anyone who would give them and our building such an unfounded insulting review. read more

Thank you Heather for the fast reply, I just moved to the building and needed some important information, she got back to me immediately!

If you're an HOA considering a management company, STEER CLEAR. I'd give them negative stars if I could. One of the HOA board members brought Rubin Properties in years ago (I suspect some improper motive/bias --kickbacks?-- since we never had a problem with the previous company), and since then it's been a nightmare getting the simplest of things done. Irv often completely neglects to respond to requests, so that you have to keep calling or emailing. Even when he does respond, it's usually to give a non-answer or say that he'll "check" -- and then he never gets back to you. I was a board member for a couple of years, and even though we had several serious discussions with Irv about following through, he continues to drop the ball every chance he gets. Basically, it's like we pay him to make everything take 10x as long -- he doesn't do *anything* unless specifically asked, several times. Owners and board members literally have to ask him to do every single step anytime something happens -- we have to tell him to call a contractor, to get the estimate, to send it to the Board, to get multiple bids if needed, to schedule the work, etc., etc. -- with weeks or even months going by and multiple reminders needed before anything happens on each and every step. For six months now, 20% of the units in our building have been experiencing water temperature fluctuations, and every time we ask him to do something, it takes a month before we even hear back, and still nothing has been done. If we had the same rights and protections as rental tenants do, his "management company" wouldn't survive ten seconds. read more

This HOA does a terrible job overseeing the properties under their care. Buildings are not well maintained. Budget is not handled well and there is so much deferred maintenance to be taken care of. Heather Miller is completely unprofessional and unhelpful. read more

I have lived in my condo for over 12 years. And we have gone through a lot of management company's. I have seen a lot of miss management. I'm not going to tell you what all the other management company did wrong but I'm going to tell you what Rubin property does right!! Well they do everything right from A to Z. They Watch out for my building, they care specially Heather I cannot say enough about her she is always on top of everything. She is amazing, professional and informative! All the staff at Rubin property are also fantastic!!! And Heather has helped us to save money for my building. I wouldn't look anywhere else Rubin properties is the best management company I have ever dealt with and I am the president of my building. read more

Rubin Properties has been supporting my Park Ocean HOA for a number of years. When they assumed their role, they began providing a level of professionalism that had been sorely lacking from previous property management organizations. Maintenance issues and complaints have decreased and the overall "look" of the property has significantly improved. Additionally, the office support staff has been friendly and helpful for any questions that I have asked. read more