What do tenants say about Karen Spitalnick?

Karen Spitalnick has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Karen Spitalnick have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Karen Spitalnick average 2.4 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Karen Spitalnick?

25% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Karen Spitalnick would recommend living there.

Has Karen Spitalnick had any litigation cases?

Karen Spitalnick has 13 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Karen Spitalnick had any evictions?

Karen Spitalnick has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Is Karen Spitalnick responsive to tenants?

38% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Karen Spitalnick approve of how it is run.

Is Karen Spitalnick on the worst landlords list?

Karen Spitalnick has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Karen Spitalnick

Officer·1 building·30 units

2.9

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Karen Spitalnick

Karen Spitalnick is a poorly regarded officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 8 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 38% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 72 open violations, and 13 litigation cases. Data last updated July 27, 2026. Karen Spitalnick is an officer associated with 1 building and 30 units in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the East Village in Manhattan. The building was constructed in the 1920s and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated building units have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback on buildings managed by Karen Spitalnick reveals a mixed experience. While locations are conveniently situated with some friendly neighbors, there are significant concerns about building maintenance and cleanliness. Persistent pest problems, outdated and deteriorating infrastructure, and noise issues are common complaints. Many tenants report poor owner responsiveness and difficulty communicating with management, with some noting unprofessional behavior and slow service on repairs. Although a few tenants appreciate the affordability and occasional responsiveness from staff such as the super, overall renters advise improved communication, better pest control, and urgent building repairs to ensure safety and livability.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Classic Building that’s okay to live in

Pros

Great Location and manageable rent

Cons

The stairs are very steep and old; there clearly is not very regular upkeep on them. It can be loud if street facing because of sirens

Advice to the owners

Do not be assholes when rent negotiations come up

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Not clean do not live here

Pros

-affordable rent -nice neighbors

Cons

-pests in apartment. cockroaches, mice, bugs, you name it. -not clean. Kitchen is disgusting, bathroom has so many cracks and gross areas -unrenovated. Walls are gross. Toliets old. Appliances bad.

Advice to the owners

Clean the apartment and communicate with your tenets.

Buildings associated with KAREN SPITALNICK

Rent-stabilized
114 East 1 Street
2.9(8)
East Village

Rent-stabilized

114 East 1 Street

2.9(8)

East Village

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 average2.40Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

13Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

48Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

11Class 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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