What do tenants say about Mayer Kaufman?

Mayer Kaufman has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Mayer Kaufman have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Mayer Kaufman average 11.89 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Mayer Kaufman?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Mayer Kaufman would recommend living there.

Is Mayer Kaufman responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Mayer Kaufman approve of how it is run.

Is Mayer Kaufman on the worst landlords list?

Mayer Kaufman was ranked #44 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2025.

Has Mayer Kaufman had any evictions?

Mayer Kaufman has 13 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Mayer Kaufman own or manage?

Mayer Kaufman owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 46 units.

Has Mayer Kaufman had any litigation cases?

Mayer Kaufman has 45 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Mayer Kaufman

Site Manager·11 buildings·46 units

2.7

3 reviews

Worst landlord

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

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Mayer Kaufman

Mayer Kaufman is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 13 evictions, 656 open violations, and 45 litigation cases. Data last updated August 31, 2026. Associated with 11 buildings and 46 units across The Bronx and Brooklyn, Mayer Kaufman is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1960s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across both boroughs, including University Heights, East New York, East Tremont, Hunts Point, Canarsie, Belmont, Highbridge, and Kingsbridge Heights. The buildings are mostly low-rise, and about a quarter 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.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Mayer Kaufman reveal significant concerns about maintenance and management. Tenants report severe cleanliness issues, pest infestations, and inadequate heating, contributing to a generally negative living experience. While there are positive aspects like spacious apartments and a responsive management team during business hours, most residents feel their issues remain unresolved. Complaints about safety and security are prevalent, and many renters recommend avoiding these properties altogether due to the poor conditions and perceived lack of care from management. Some appreciate the neighborhood, but overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with Mayer Kaufman's management.

Reviews

Former tenant·8 minutes ago

Mayer Kaufman Slumlord

Pros

I appreciated the people who lived here in the past, and we have had some decent maintenance people over the years. Y'know, for the constant repairs that need to be done.

Cons

Stay away from any building owned by 1106 Remsen Realty, AccuTrust Capital, and Mayer Kaufman. Absolute slumlord, does not care about tenants in any capacity. I think he might even rejoice in their suffering. My building is crumbling, we don't have heat/hot water for days every winter, and I fear for the safety of my family and neighbors every day. Whenever someone tries to do something nice for this building, it is ruined by management. A few years ago, my neighbor made a community garden for everyone to have clean produce. This landlord came and ripped everything up, didn't even clean up weeds in the area, only destroyed the nice, abundant garden. Isn't it against your religion to destroy food and punish the poor?

Advice to the owners

Sell your buildings and get a regular job. You cannot manage residential buildings and that responsibility should be ripped away from you. I hope you rot in jail when the city gets you.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Pros

The apartments are spacious. The management company is responsive Monday to Fridays during business hours.

Cons

Has a lot of issues with water bugs, spiders, centipedes, roaches, ants & rodents. There’s a ridiculous infestation of rodents & ants. Responsiveness doesn’t mean they’ll resolve your issues. The building is very poorly maintained.

Advice to the owners

Fix the building

Buildings associated with MAYER KAUFMAN

1000 Woodycrest Avenue

Highbridge

Rent-stabilized

109 Winthrop Street

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Rent-stabilized

1112 Remsen Avenue

2.0(2)

Canarsie

697 Miller Avenue

East New York

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

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 average11.89Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

295Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

262Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

95Class A

Non-hazardous

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

4Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Mayer Kaufman

Site Manager·11 buildings·46 units

2.7

3 reviews