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Alex Kaskel

Head Officer·9 buildings·74 units
3.8

6 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

1
Evictions
11
Litigation cases

About Alex Kaskel

Alex Kaskel is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 6 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 84% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 419 open violations, and 11 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Associated with 9 buildings and 74 units across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, Alex Kaskel is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1880s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, including Greenpoint, Cobble Hill, Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Williamsburg, the Upper West Side, and Astoria. The buildings are mostly low-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. The portfolio is listed on Openigloo's 100 Worst Landlords list for 2025. This annual list is compiled by tenant advocates based on tenant reports and open-data records. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Alex Kaskel indicate a mixed experience. Many appreciate the responsive management and clean facilities, with high praise for pest control and water pressure. However, there are ongoing concerns regarding heat efficiency, noise insulation, and occasional maintenance issues. Some residents pointed out problems such as leaks and steep stairs, while others enjoyed good locations near amenities. Overall, tenants value the attentiveness of the staff but desire improvements in building maintenance and comfort levels, making the buildings a viable option for renters who prioritize location and management responsiveness.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Pretty Good Experience

Pros

Super was attentive and capable Unit was newly rennovated Appliances were all great condition

Cons

Unit leaked from the ceiling during heavy rain and it took multiple attempts to fix the issue

Former tenant·8 minutes ago

Was happy here

Pros

Good location, great water pressure

Cons

Lived on top floor and people would jump on the flimsy roof, not sure if they were residents

Buildings associated with Alex Kaskel

  • 44-74 21 St
    Rent-stabilized

    44-74 21 St

    3.4(1)

    Hunters Point

  • 495 Amsterdam Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    495 Amsterdam Avenue

    4.0(1)

    Upper West Side

  • 253 North 8 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    253 North 8 Street

    3.6(3)

    Williamsburg

  • 251 North 8 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    251 North 8 Street

    Williamsburg

44-74 21 St
Rent-stabilized

44-74 21 St

3.4(1)

Hunters Point

495 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

495 Amsterdam Avenue

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

253 North 8 Street
Rent-stabilized

253 North 8 Street

3.6(3)

Williamsburg

251 North 8 Street
Rent-stabilized

251 North 8 Street

Williamsburg

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is worse than the city average.

Owner average5.66Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
120Class C
Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

227Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

72Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Alex Kaskel has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

Buildings managed by Alex Kaskel average 5.66 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Alex Kaskel would recommend living there.

Alex Kaskel has 11 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Alex Kaskel was ranked #87 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2025.

Alex Kaskel has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Alex Kaskel owns or manages 9 buildings totalling 74 units.

84% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Alex Kaskel approve of how it is run.

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Alex Kaskel

Head Officer·9 buildings·74 units
3.8

6 reviews

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