What do tenants say about Frances Frankel?

Frances Frankel has an average tenant rating of 2.1 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Frances Frankel have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Frances Frankel average 0.25 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Frances Frankel?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Frances Frankel would recommend living there.

Is Frances Frankel on the worst landlords list?

Frances Frankel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Frances Frankel responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Frances Frankel approve of how it is run.

Has Frances Frankel had any evictions?

Frances Frankel has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Frances Frankel own or manage?

Frances Frankel owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 12 units.

Has Frances Frankel had any litigation cases?

Frances Frankel has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Frances Frankel

Site Manager·5 buildings·12 units

2.1

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Frances Frankel

Frances Frankel is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.1/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 3 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated July 27, 2026. Across Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Borough Park, Crown Heights, Midwood, and Kensington in Brooklyn, Frances Frankel is a site manager associated with 5 buildings and 12 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings were constructed between 1908 and 1931, representing a range of architectural styles from that era. The portfolio is comprised mostly of low-rise buildings. There are no rent-stabilized apartments within the associated buildings. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for buildings managed by Frances Frankel reveal consistent issues with management responsiveness and maintenance. Tenants frequently report poor cleanliness, pest infestations, and inadequate garbage management. Heating and water pressure are often problematic, and safety concerns such as mold and lack of detectors are left unaddressed. Management is described as difficult to contact, sometimes unprofessional, and slow to respond to urgent repair requests. Communication gaps and minimal office hours contribute to tenant dissatisfaction. Overall, renters advise more proactive property maintenance, adherence to safety regulations, and improved communication to foster a livable environment and tenant trust.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Health hazard run by people as toxic as the apartment —don’t walk, RUN.

Pros

None worth the health and emotional toll. The space could be nice if it weren’t actively endangering tenants.

Cons

Toxic mold ignored for months. Mice. Bedbugs—twice—with no legal self-reporting. A heater that caught fire. No carbon monoxide detector despite repeated requests. No alarms in all bedrooms. Contractors sent without explanation or language access. Work done without proof. Retaliatory behavior, stonewalling, and deposit theft even after constructive eviction.

Advice to the owners

Maybe stop breaking the law. Don’t ignore serious habitability issues, then continue doing so even after a lawyer puts you on notice. At minimum, follow basic safety regulations and self-report infestations like you’re legally required to. It’s wild that you’re this reckless when litigation is actively on the table.

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Avoid this building and avoid this management company

Pros

The noise was minimal most of the time because the unit faces away from the street and it’s close to a laundromat.

Cons

The apartment was dirty upon move in (roaches in cabinets, grease all over the stove and cabinets and in the sink, nasty tub, etc.) The stairwell to get to the apartment is neglected, missing paint, and just extremely dirty with dust and dead bugs. The bathtub is rough/sharp and hurts your feet, and does not drain properly. There were numerous issues with heating during the winter that were impossible to get solved because the management office is literally only open for 16 hours a week. We had major flooding in the downstairs hallway to the apartment due to a broken radiator, and the landlord, management company, building owner, and maintenance guy were impossible to reach. The flooring and paint job are horrific and lazily done throughout the whole unit. Management is rude, and the maintenance guy scolded and swore at me when I called him over to assess mold or damage from the flood mentioned above. Overall a gross place.