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Carl Zekaria

Site Manager·32 buildings·1148 units
3.2

52 reviews

Highlights

86
Evictions
358
Litigation cases

About Carl Zekaria

Carl Zekaria is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 52 reviews, with 45% recommending their buildings and 39% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 86 evictions, 1781 open violations, and 358 litigation cases. Data last updated October 26, 2026. Across Ditmas Park, Flatbush, Brownsville, Prospect Park South, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Crown Heights in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Carl Zekaria is a site manager associated with 32 buildings and 1,148 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1950s, showcasing a range of architectural styles from that era. The portfolio is primarily mid-rise, accommodating a majority of rent-stabilized apartments. 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 reviews reflect mixed experiences among tenants residing in properties managed by Carl Zekaria. Many highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of certain buildings, with responsive superintendents contributing positively to the living experience. However, there are significant concerns regarding pest issues, particularly roaches and mice, along with inadequate heat and hot water, especially during winter. Tenants frequently report slow management responses to maintenance requests and overall neglect by management companies. Some appreciate the neighborhood amenities, but many express frustration over poor management practices. In summary, those considering these properties should prepare for potential challenges, particularly with maintenance and pest control.

Reviews

Former tenant·52 seconds ago

Alright, Could Do Better.

Pros

It is nearby plenty of food stores and public transportation.

Cons

Loud neighbors. Loud neighborhood. Building is low maintenence.

Former tenant·just now

Clean, quiet, efficient

Pros

Clean building, well kept. Quiet. Polite neighbors. Never broken elevator. Fast acting super

Cons

Almost NON EXISTENT heat during winter months. Old building that runs on pipes and they turn the heat on for 1 hour once a day in 20 degree temps. 311 won’t do anything about it even though they do come out to check it out. I’ve been here 5 years and winter months electric bill for my 2bed is $500 every single month because of space heaters.

Advice to the owners

Be proactive to request during winter months and heat. Also, when a tenant asks for new appliances please deliver.

Buildings associated with CARL ZEKARIA

  • 1650 Pitkin Avenue

    1650 Pitkin Avenue

    Brownsville

  • 65 East 19 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    65 East 19 Street

    2.9(4)

    Prospect Park South

  • 2110 Newkirk Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2110 Newkirk Avenue

    2.3(1)

    Ditmas Park

  • 1 St Pauls Court
    Rent-stabilized

    1 St Pauls Court

    2.7(3)

    Prospect Park South

1650 Pitkin Avenue

1650 Pitkin Avenue

Brownsville

65 East 19 Street
Rent-stabilized

65 East 19 Street

2.9(4)

Prospect Park South

2110 Newkirk Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2110 Newkirk Avenue

2.3(1)

Ditmas Park

1 St Pauls Court
Rent-stabilized

1 St Pauls Court

2.7(3)

Prospect Park South

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

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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 average1.55Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
637Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

835Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

308Class A
Non-hazardous

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

1Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Carl Zekaria has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 52 reviews.

Buildings managed by Carl Zekaria average 1.55 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

45% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Carl Zekaria would recommend living there.

39% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Carl Zekaria approve of how it is run.

Carl Zekaria has 86 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Carl Zekaria has 358 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Carl Zekaria owns or manages 32 buildings totalling 1148 units.

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Carl Zekaria

Site Manager·32 buildings·1148 units
3.2

52 reviews

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