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Michael Merges

Shareholder·8 buildings·175 units
2.1

3 reviews

Highlights

35
Evictions
39
Litigation cases

About Michael Merges

Michael Merges is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.1/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 35 evictions, 51 open violations, and 39 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Michael Merges is a shareholder associated with 8 buildings and 175 units across neighborhoods including Tremont, University Heights, Astoria, Sunnyside, and Concourse in the Bronx and Queens. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx and Queens. Built primarily between the 1910s and 1930s, the buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

It is a roof over my head

Pros

Plenty of heat

Cons

Everything. Building is Terrible

Advice to the owners

They need a full time professional super

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Its ok but could be better

Pros

The heat and hot was is great

Cons

The roach infestation

Buildings associated with MICHAEL MERGES

  • 303 East Tremont Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    303 East Tremont Avenue

    2.0(1)

    Tremont

  • 1255 Webster Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1255 Webster Avenue

    Concourse

  • 1251 Webster Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1251 Webster Avenue

    2.4(1)

    Concourse

  • 2639 Jerome Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2639 Jerome Avenue

    University Heights

303 East Tremont Avenue
Rent-stabilized

303 East Tremont Avenue

2.0(1)

Tremont

1255 Webster Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1255 Webster Avenue

Concourse

1251 Webster Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1251 Webster Avenue

2.4(1)

Concourse

2639 Jerome Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2639 Jerome Avenue

University Heights

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 average0.29Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
15Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

33Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

FAQs

Michael Merges has an average tenant rating of 2.1 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

Buildings managed by Michael Merges average 0.29 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Merges would recommend living there.

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Merges approve of how it is run.

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

Michael Merges has 35 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Michael Merges has 39 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Michael Merges owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 175 units.

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Michael Merges

Shareholder·8 buildings·175 units
2.1

3 reviews

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