What do tenants say about Morris Kay?

Morris Kay has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Morris Kay have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Morris Kay average 0.15 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Morris Kay?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Morris Kay would recommend living there.

Is Morris Kay responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Morris Kay approve of how it is run.

Has Morris Kay had any evictions?

Morris Kay has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Morris Kay on the worst landlords list?

Morris Kay has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Morris Kay own or manage?

Morris Kay owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 40 units.

Has Morris Kay had any litigation cases?

Morris Kay has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Morris Kay

Shareholder·5 buildings·40 units

3.6

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Morris Kay

Morris Kay is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 6 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated July 31, 2026. Morris Kay is a shareholder associated with 5 buildings and 40 units across Bushwick and Stuyvesant Heights in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Bushwick and Stuyvesant Heights in Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and are mostly low-rise. About 40 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Morris Kay highlights a mix of positive and challenging experiences. Tenants often praise the landlord’s responsiveness and convenient rent payment options, particularly at well-located Brooklyn addresses like Knickerbocker Avenue. Buildings are generally clean with decent garbage management, and some provide modern amenities like in-unit washer/dryer. However, noise levels and pest control vary, with some residents facing noisy environments and inconsistent pest management. Several reviews at certain properties mention declining conditions over time and difficulties reaching management during emergencies. Overall, tenants appreciate attentive management but advise improvements in communication and upkeep to enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

solid apartment & management

Pros

- very responsive landlord & building management - great location!! - washer and dryer in unit - average utility bills - easy rent payment portal

Cons

- very loud due to facing Knickerbocker st

Former tenant·10 months ago

Chauncey apt living

Pros

Modern, good trash maintenance

Cons

Conditions started declining

Buildings associated with MORRIS KAY

Rent-stabilized

293 Knickerbocker Avenue

Bushwick

Good cause

827 Hart Street

Bushwick

Good cause

276 Suydam Street

Bushwick

Good cause

153 Chauncey Street

3.2(2)

Stuyvesant 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 average0.15Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Morris Kay

Shareholder·5 buildings·40 units

3.6

4 reviews