What do tenants say about Michael Cantor?

Michael Cantor has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Cantor have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Cantor average 0.44 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Cantor?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Cantor would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Michael Cantor own or manage?

Michael Cantor owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 287 units.

Has Michael Cantor had any evictions?

Michael Cantor has 7 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Michael Cantor on the worst landlords list?

Michael Cantor has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Michael Cantor had any litigation cases?

Michael Cantor has 14 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Michael Cantor responsive to tenants?

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

Michael Cantor

Site Manager·5 buildings·287 units

3.4

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Cantor

Michael Cantor is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 4 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 7 evictions, 128 open violations, and 14 litigation cases. Data last updated September 1, 2026. Associated with 5 buildings and 287 units across Queens and Brooklyn, Michael Cantor is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1960s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Queens and Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for MICHAEL CANTOR-managed buildings reveals mixed experiences. Residents generally appreciate respectful neighbors, convenient locations, and features like doormen and on-site laundromats. However, persistent issues include package theft, pest infestations (especially rodents and roaches), inconsistent maintenance, occasional unannounced entries, and slow responses to repair requests. Heating and water pressure problems in some buildings also affect comfort during colder months. Garbage management and building cleanliness vary, with some sites noted for unpleasant garbage areas. Overall, while some tenants endorse staying due to stable communities and good transit access, management responsiveness and building upkeep need improvement to elevate living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Elmhurst retreat 20 mins to the city

Pros

Laundromat on site, respectful older crowd, most units are rent stabilized or rent controlled.

Cons

Ridiculous amount of package theft, low water pressure, little to no maintenance without pressuring the super and landlord.

Advice to the owners

Heat on cold days is essential it is unfair to have to purchase an electric heater all winter.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Not too bad

Pros

Nice office support, long-term neighbors

Cons

Rodent and insects, neighbors steal packages

Advice to the owners

Bldg needs upgrading, quicker responses to maintenance requests

Buildings associated with MICHAEL CANTOR

Rent-stabilized

41-65 Forley Street

3.4(1)

Elmhurst

Rent-stabilized

181 Lenox Road

Flatbush

Rent-stabilized

445 East 5 Street

3.9(1)

Kensington

Rent-stabilized

7401 Ridge Boulevard

3.8(1)

Bay Ridge

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 average0.44Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

50Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

71Class 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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Michael Cantor

Site Manager·5 buildings·287 units

3.4

4 reviews