What do tenants say about Chesky Engel?

Chesky Engel has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

How many violations does Chesky Engel have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Chesky Engel average 0.78 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Chesky Engel?

8% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Chesky Engel would recommend living there.

Is Chesky Engel responsive to tenants?

8% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Chesky Engel approve of how it is run.

Is Chesky Engel on the worst landlords list?

Chesky Engel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Chesky Engel own or manage?

Chesky Engel owns or manages 21 buildings totalling 266 units.

Has Chesky Engel had any litigation cases?

Chesky Engel has 145 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Chesky Engel had any evictions?

Chesky Engel has 73 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Chesky Engel

Shareholder·21 buildings·266 units

2.6

13 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

145

Litigation cases

About Chesky Engel

Chesky Engel is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 13 reviews, with 8% recommending their buildings and 8% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 73 evictions, 209 open violations, and 145 litigation cases. Data last updated August 28, 2026. Chesky Engel is a shareholder associated with 21 buildings and 266 units across Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including Stuyvesant Heights, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Prospect Heights, Bushwick, East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Weeksville. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s. They are mostly low-rise structures. About 86% of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Reviews

Former tenant·35 minutes ago

So many issues

Pros

1. Easy Commute- L train across the street 2. 24 hour deli next door that is clean and has a nice variety of items 3. Responsive landlord. Management usually responds within 30 minutes. 4. If you have a car, parking is pretty good. 5. No roaches or bedbugs!

Cons

1. A lot of rats. A lot. Hard to control. Rats in walls, floorboards, ceiling, between floor levels, chewing through concrete from front to back. Stampedes back and forth from street to back yard. Squeals in walls, chewing and gnawing all night. Afraid may come into the apartment. 2. Noisy neighbors. Very loud fighting and police activity, but not actual tenant. 3. Sewer issues with raw sewage over flowing into the basement living area. Flooding rain water inches at a time. A lot of damage that is not reimbursed. 4. No faucet in backyard, so not user-friendly". Unable to remove debris and garbage. Unkept and overgrown. 5. Garbage is out of control at times. Garbage is MWF with W for oversized and Recycling. Usually gets taken out once or twice per week, which adds to the rodent infestation. Garbage area is unkept and contributes to the pests- flies, rats, mice. 6. The building is not maintained well. It is often dirty and odorous.

Former tenant·8 months ago

DO NOT RENT HERE

Pros

All the tenants are respectful and quiet

Cons

Owner is unresponsive. I had no heat all winter long and I’ve always paid my rent and been a polite tenant. The main hallway areas and stairs are severely dirty. Human feces was left for 1 week in front of waste disposal bins. Superintendent cannot repair anything and gives you an attitude if he’s requested. They never do any annual maintenance services. Sometimes the front door is broken