What do tenants say about Gil Shenhav?

Gil Shenhav has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Gil Shenhav have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Gil Shenhav average 1.72 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Gil Shenhav?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Gil Shenhav would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Gil Shenhav own or manage?

Gil Shenhav owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 18 units.

Is Gil Shenhav on the worst landlords list?

Gil Shenhav has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Gil Shenhav had any litigation cases?

Gil Shenhav has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Gil Shenhav had any evictions?

Gil Shenhav has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Is Gil Shenhav responsive to tenants?

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

Gil Shenhav

Head Officer·5 buildings·18 units

2.7

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Gil Shenhav

Gil Shenhav is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 31 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Gil Shenhav is a head officer associated with 5 buildings and 18 units across Flatbush, Maspeth, Ridgewood, and Stuyvesant Heights in Brooklyn and Queens. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and are mostly low-rise. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Gil Shenhav show a mixed picture regarding management quality. While some properties offer solid layouts, good light, and responsive owner engagement, others suffer from poor cleanliness, inadequate garbage management, and significant pest infestations. Complaints frequently mention inconsistent heating, soundproofing issues, and neglected repairs, such as prolonged broken doors. Warning signs include occasional presence of homeless individuals inside lobbies and repeated city fines for mismanagement. Tenants advise stronger maintenance efforts, better pest control, and more attentive building supervision to improve living conditions. Overall, management responsiveness varies, with some renters approving the landlord but others expressing dissatisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

Solid spot with lots of potential to make very homely and comfortable..

Pros

Small number of units. Solid layout. Exposed brick wall.

Cons

Some of the wood floor is Warped. No real amenities. Very bad sound proofing.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

it does the job

Pros

nice kitchen, close to train

Cons

rats, messy garbage out front

Advice to the owners

manage the trash better

Buildings associated with GIL SHENHAV

Good cause

60-67 54 Street

Maspeth

Good cause

1096 Dekalb Avenue

3.3(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

Good cause

2251 Church Avenue

Flatbush

Good cause

54 Martense Street

Flatbush

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 average1.72Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

8Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

8Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

13Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Gil Shenhav

Head Officer·5 buildings·18 units

2.7

3 reviews