What do tenants say about Sanford Sirulnick?

Sanford Sirulnick has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 39 reviews.

How many violations does Sanford Sirulnick have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Sanford Sirulnick average 0.12 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Sanford Sirulnick?

47% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Sanford Sirulnick would recommend living there.

Is Sanford Sirulnick responsive to tenants?

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

How many buildings does Sanford Sirulnick own or manage?

Sanford Sirulnick owns or manages 28 buildings totalling 1453 units.

Has Sanford Sirulnick had any litigation cases?

Sanford Sirulnick has 27 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Sanford Sirulnick on the worst landlords list?

Sanford Sirulnick has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Sanford Sirulnick

Officer·28 buildings·1453 units

3.3

39 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Sanford Sirulnick

Sanford Sirulnick is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 39 reviews, with 47% recommending their buildings and 39% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 28 evictions, 186 open violations, and 27 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Associated with 28 buildings and 1,453 units across Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, Sanford Sirulnick is an officer 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 these boroughs, including Sutton Place, Forest Hills, Upper West Side, Gramercy Park, Jackson Heights, Borough Park, Bay Ridge, and Flushing. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for buildings managed by Sanford Sirulnick indicate a mix of experiences. Many tenants appreciate the great locations and the character of the apartments, particularly in pre-war buildings. However, management is frequently criticized for lack of responsiveness and ineffective maintenance practices, particularly regarding pest control and heating issues. Tenants report problems with noise and cleanliness, and there are several complaints about package management and unwanted rent increases. Overall, while some properties offer spacious living and good amenities, the general sentiment points toward a need for more attentive and proactive management.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good building bad management

Pros

Units are great the tenants are awesome and the building common areas are usually very clean

Cons

building super does not answer the phone/ is not a huge help (takes multiple asks and times to do anything correctly), package management is poor you can almost expect packages to get stolen, the floors and ceilings and paper thin. Cockroaches have become a problem and the response is lacking. Landlord tries to raise every non stablized unit (not many) the absolute maximum he can every year, does not negotiate and is difficult to work with.

Advice to the owners

Instill better supers, work with your tenants and address the problems they raise

Former tenant·2 hours ago

Slumlord tier hot water

Pros

Overall the neighborhood and most of the neighbors are lovely. The location is nice with lots of parks, nice restaurants, and decent transportation. Feels quite safe and quiet enough to feel outside of the sensory overload of Manhattan but not so quiet like you are stranded alone. Apartment is big but rent is on the high end for Brooklyn. They're pet friendly which is a big plus.

Cons

Landlord seems to be an aspiring slum lord. The heating in the winter is usually quite good, though not always when it's very windy. But the hot water is absurd - constantly going out and regularly having no water at all when they do "maintenance". Functioning equipment does not require this level of repeat maintenance so it's obvious the owners don't want to spend the money to replace a boiler that's inadequate. They actually may you pay for gas for just the stove, which isn't much but also incredibly cheap for them to not cover. The building is in a nice location but dilapidated compared to others nearby. The basement looks like a horror movie and can only be accessed by the single slow elevator or walking outside and around to the back entrance. The garbage area is often a mess because they don't really have enough space for all the units, but it's certainly cleaner than the past thanks to a new super. Deliveries are a big problem - basically a shelf area where all packages for everyone get left until tenants sort through and pick up there stuff. There's a camera there but stuff does get stolen so you better be home if you expect something expensive to be delivered.

Advice to the owners

Fix the hot water issues. It is ILLEGAL to not provide below 120 degrees Fahrenheit hot water at a minimum. People living here and paying good money should be respected and not exploited to save a buck. It's disgraceful to not meet minimum housing requirements by law and you're going to end up paying way more to litigate your failures than just fixing the actual problem permanently.