What do tenants say about Michael Saperstein?

Michael Saperstein has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Saperstein have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Saperstein average 0.55 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Saperstein?

60% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Saperstein would recommend living there.

Is Michael Saperstein on the worst landlords list?

Michael Saperstein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Michael Saperstein had any litigation cases?

Michael Saperstein has 20 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Michael Saperstein own or manage?

Michael Saperstein owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 90 units.

Is Michael Saperstein responsive to tenants?

40% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Saperstein approve of how it is run.

Has Michael Saperstein had any evictions?

Michael Saperstein has 4 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Michael Saperstein

Head Officer·5 buildings·90 units

3.3

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Saperstein

Michael Saperstein is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 5 reviews, with 60% recommending their buildings and 40% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 4 evictions, 50 open violations, and 20 litigation cases. Data last updated August 24, 2026. Michael Saperstein is a Head Officer associated with 5 buildings and 90 units across the Flatiron, Gramercy Park, Hudson Square, Park Slope, and Clinton Hill neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1910s, reflecting a significant era of development. The buildings are mostly mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants renting from Michael Saperstein note the buildings are in desirable locations, with spacious units and friendly neighbors. Some buildings show signs of older construction with ongoing noise from nearby streets and frequent maintenance needs. While there are a few positive mentions of responsive superintendents, overall owner responsiveness is criticized for being slow or unhelpful, particularly with maintenance and pest control issues. Several tenants cite concerns about cleanliness in common areas, pest infestations, and disputes over rent increases or lease negotiations. Prospective renters should expect mixed management quality, with solid neighborhood benefits but challenges in timely and customer-focused landlord communication.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great Soho Location

Pros

Phenomenal location with spacious high-ceiling artists lofts

Cons

Older building with constant construction and honking

Former tenant·5 days ago

Criminality in real estate

Pros

Location is good

Cons

After having litigated against the rent regulated tenants for decades most of the remaining holdovers have manned the barricades and most of the tenants are now market rate people who keep their mouths shut about anything that does not work because they know that the leases will not be renewed and wind up in court like almost every tenant still here has experienced. The landlord now consists of a family who gossip has it — stole the building from the former owner — but neither the DA nor the police nor HPD lifted a finger to control the criminality involved in the operation of the building.