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Ben Landa

Shareholder·12 buildings·149 units
2.7

6 reviews

Highlights

11
Evictions
6
Litigation cases

About Ben Landa

Ben Landa is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 6 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 11 evictions, 122 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated July 27, 2026. Associated with 12 buildings and 149 units across Manhattan and Brooklyn, Ben Landa is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1990s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Inwood, Midwood, Ditmas Park, and Fort George. The buildings are mostly low-rise, offering a variety of housing options. About 58 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

-%

Renters recommend associated buildings

-%

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Ben Landa reveal significant management issues. Many tenants have expressed frustration over poor cleanliness, ineffective garbage management, and pest control problems, contributing to an overall negative living experience. While a few renters noted some positives, such as responsive staff and decent apartment conditions, the predominant sentiment reflects dissatisfaction, particularly regarding slow responses to maintenance requests and unresolved issues. Tenants recommend improved management practices, including professional communication and timely resolution of concerns. Overall, prospective renters should be cautious, as these properties may require more attentive oversight to enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·33 minutes ago

Management office is full of scammers

Pros

Nothing at all.

Cons

I moved out 3 months ago and I still haven’t received my security deposit back. They tell me to email them when I call, and then they never reply to emails.

Advice to the owners

Be professional and follow the law

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Quite, small building

Pros

Quite, small building

Cons

Lived there while they were renovating the next apartment which caused an influx of bugs

Advice to the owners

N/A. I enjoyed my experience

Buildings associated with BEN LANDA

  • 470 Stratford Road
    Good cause

    470 Stratford Road

    2.6(2)

    Ditmas Park

  • 1660 East 13 Street
    Good cause

    1660 East 13 Street

    2.7(1)

    Midwood

  • 136 Hillside Avenue
    Good cause

    136 Hillside Avenue

    Fort George

  • 134 Hillside Ave
    Good cause

    134 Hillside Ave

    Fort George

470 Stratford Road
Good cause

470 Stratford Road

2.6(2)

Ditmas Park

1660 East 13 Street
Good cause

1660 East 13 Street

2.7(1)

Midwood

136 Hillside Avenue
Good cause

136 Hillside Avenue

Fort George

134 Hillside Ave
Good cause

134 Hillside Ave

Fort George

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 average0.81Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
23Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

73Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

26Class 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

Ben Landa has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

Buildings managed by Ben Landa average 0.81 open violations per unit, the same as the citywide average of 0.81.

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ben Landa would recommend living there.

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

Ben Landa has 11 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Ben Landa has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Ben Landa owns or manages 12 buildings totalling 149 units.

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Ben Landa

Shareholder·12 buildings·149 units
2.7

6 reviews

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