What do tenants say about Michael Besse?

Michael Besse has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Besse have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Besse average 0.5 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Besse?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Besse would recommend living there.

Is Michael Besse responsive to tenants?

42% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Besse approve of how it is run.

Is Michael Besse on the worst landlords list?

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

How many buildings does Michael Besse own or manage?

Michael Besse owns or manages 1 building totalling 10 units.

Has Michael Besse had any litigation cases?

Michael Besse has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Has Michael Besse had any evictions?

Michael Besse has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Michael Besse

Agent·1 building·10 units

3.3

12 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Besse

Michael Besse is a mixed-profile agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 12 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 42% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 5 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 6, 2026. Across South Harlem in Manhattan, Michael Besse is an agent associated with 1 building and 10 units. The portfolio is concentrated in South Harlem in Manhattan. The building was built in the 1900s and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good starter apartment but just okay

Pros

Appliances were new and it was pretty quiet. The area was nice, never felt unsafe.

Cons

Poor pest control, the stair well and lobby were often dirty and regardless just run down.

Former tenant·11 months ago

Affordable in a good neighborhood, could use more attention

Pros

Spacious layouts, central location, low noise

Cons

Old building in need of care in and outside of apartments

Advice to the owners

Invest in quality of living fixed. Recaulking bathrooms, replacing broken window frames, regular cleaning of hallways

Buildings associated with MICHAEL BESSE

Rent-stabilized
118 West 114 Street
3.3(12)
South Harlem

Rent-stabilized

118 West 114 Street

3.3(12)

South Harlem

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

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Michael Besse

Agent·1 building·10 units

3.3

12 reviews