What do tenants say about Mordechai Retek?

Mordechai Retek has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

How many violations does Mordechai Retek have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Mordechai Retek average 2.43 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Mordechai Retek?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Mordechai Retek would recommend living there.

Has Mordechai Retek had any evictions?

Mordechai Retek has 11 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Mordechai Retek responsive to tenants?

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

Has Mordechai Retek had any litigation cases?

Mordechai Retek has 18 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Mordechai Retek on the worst landlords list?

Mordechai Retek has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Mordechai Retek own or manage?

Mordechai Retek owns or manages 10 buildings totalling 53 units.

Mordechai Retek

Head Officer·10 buildings·53 units

3.1

10 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Mordechai Retek

Mordechai Retek is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 10 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 17% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 11 evictions, 129 open violations, and 18 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Associated with 10 buildings and 53 units across Brooklyn and Queens, Mordechai Retek is a head officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About 30 percent 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 reviews of buildings under Mordechai Retek's management reveal a mix of experiences. Positive remarks highlight generally clean, well-maintained buildings with pest control and some responsive landlord interactions. However, several tenants report significant issues including inconsistent heating often tied to costly electric units, thin walls causing noise disturbances, and inconsistent garbage management. Responsiveness varies widely, with some tenants facing slow or inadequate communication and maintenance delays. Criticisms also include problematic management practices, such as last-minute rent hikes, broken amenities, and safety concerns in some properties. Potential renters should weigh these factors carefully and expect variable experiences across different buildings.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Fine, but watch out for the bills

Pros

Well maintained, pest-free, responsive landlords and a well-situated building

Cons

Landlord has all heating and cooling hooked up to electric units that YOU get billed for. Electric can be $500+/mo. Walls are paper thin. Next to a school that makes the street inaccessible by car for hours a day on weekdays.

Former tenant·6 months ago

Not the worst, not the best

Pros

Nice location and street Good lighting in my unit

Cons

No live-in super Building management can take a while to respond and not at all on weekends really + only want to fix things with their own contractors who don't always do the best job Garbage management could be better, there are always rats at night I see by our cans They try to up the rent as much as they can every lease renewal at the last second