What do tenants say about Joel Berkowitz?

Joel Berkowitz has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Joel Berkowitz have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joel Berkowitz?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joel Berkowitz would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Joel Berkowitz own or manage?

Joel Berkowitz owns or manages 1 building totalling 16 units.

Has Joel Berkowitz had any evictions?

Joel Berkowitz has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Joel Berkowitz had any litigation cases?

Joel Berkowitz has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Joel Berkowitz on the worst landlords list?

Joel Berkowitz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Joel Berkowitz responsive to tenants?

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

Joel Berkowitz

Head Officer·1 building·16 units

3.7

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joel Berkowitz

Joel Berkowitz is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 6 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 8 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated July 27, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 16 units across Brooklyn, Joel Berkowitz is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction from 2019. The portfolio is concentrated in East Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Joel Berkowitz highlight a mix of positives and negatives. The buildings are generally clean with quiet surroundings, good amenities, and proximity to transit options and restaurants. However, management responsiveness is inconsistent, with reports of delays in addressing maintenance issues, unprofessional behavior, and high rent increases without sufficient notice. Problems with heat, water pressure, pest control, and garbage management have been noted, along with security concerns such as package theft. Overall, while the buildings offer attractive features, there are significant improvements needed in management efficiency and tenant communication to enhance the living experience for residents.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 months ago

pretty good and clean

Pros

Clean for the most part, quiet

Cons

The mail area is not as controlled, letters sometimes don’t go in mailboxes which make them hard to find

Advice to the owners

N/a

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Nice new building but management is eh.

Pros

Amenities. Gym and laundry. Quite area

Cons

Management was a PAIN to work with when we had maintenance issues. I felt like I was talking to ghosts on the phone.

Advice to the owners

Hire people who can take notes so they don’t call back and repeat wrong facts over and over

Buildings associated with JOEL BERKOWITZ

Rent-stabilized
236 Stagg Street
3.7(6)
East Williamsburg

Rent-stabilized

236 Stagg Street

3.7(6)

East Williamsburg

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

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

7Class 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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Joel Berkowitz

Head Officer·1 building·16 units

3.7

6 reviews