What do tenants say about Steven Croman?

Steven Croman has an average tenant rating of 1.9 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Steven Croman have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Steven Croman average 4.16 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Steven Croman?

17% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Steven Croman would recommend living there.

Is Steven Croman on the worst landlords list?

Steven Croman has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Steven Croman responsive to tenants?

17% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Steven Croman approve of how it is run.

Has Steven Croman had any litigation cases?

Steven Croman has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Steven Croman own or manage?

Steven Croman owns or manages 1 building totalling 6 units.

Has Steven Croman had any evictions?

Steven Croman has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Steven Croman

Head Officer·1 building·6 units

1.9

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Steven Croman

Steven Croman is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.9/5 across 6 reviews, with 17% recommending their buildings and 17% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 25 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated September 14, 2026. Steven Croman is a head officer associated with 1 building and 6 units located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The portfolio encompasses a single property that was built in 1900, reflecting the architectural style and characteristics of that time period. The building is classified as low-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.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Steven Croman reveal significant management concerns. Many renters report severe issues with cleanliness, pest control, and owner responsiveness, often citing rat infestations and lack of heat. While some residents appreciated their neighbors and certain amenities like garbage management, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly negative regarding the management and living conditions. Tenants frequently express dissatisfaction, labeling the management as unresponsive and slumlord-like. Despite isolated positive experiences, potential renters should be cautious given the prevalence of complaints and the management's apparent neglect.

Reviews

Former tenant·28 minutes ago

Wouldn’t recommend at all

Pros

My neighbors were nice

Cons

Not good management, dirty overall, wouldn’t rec

Former tenant·1 month ago

Awful landlords, don’t recommend

Pros

None, horrible rat problem

Cons

Rats, lack of communication

Buildings associated with STEVEN CROMAN

Rent-stabilized
179 Essex St
1.9(6)
Lower East Side

Rent-stabilized

179 Essex St

1.9(6)

Lower East Side

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 average4.16Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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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Steven Croman

Head Officer·1 building·6 units

1.9

6 reviews