What do tenants say about Zev Merzel?

Zev Merzel has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Zev Merzel have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Zev Merzel average 0.01 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Zev Merzel?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Zev Merzel would recommend living there.

Is Zev Merzel on the worst landlords list?

Zev Merzel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Zev Merzel had any litigation cases?

Zev Merzel has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Zev Merzel own or manage?

Zev Merzel owns or manages 1 building totalling 59 units.

Has Zev Merzel had any evictions?

Zev Merzel has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Zev Merzel

Corporate Owner·1 building·59 units

3.5

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Zev Merzel

Zev Merzel is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 4 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 75% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 15, 2026. Zev Merzel is a corporate owner associated with 1 building and 59 units across Gramercy Park in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The building was constructed primarily in the 1930s and is primarily mid-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.

Tenant feedback for buildings managed by Zev Merzel highlights a mixed but generally responsive management style, with particular praise for on-site superintendents who are accessible and attentive. Residents value reasonable rent and convenient locations, as well as building amenities like elevators and laundry facilities. However, persistent issues include pest infestations (notably roaches), occasional plumbing problems, and noise disturbances from neighbors and nearby schools. Cleanliness and garbage management vary, and some tenants report inconsistent heating and water quality concerns. Overall, management seems willing to address tenant concerns, though improvements in maintenance, pest control, and communications would enhance the living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·39 minutes ago

Decent for the price

Pros

The super is very responsive and lives on the property. The rent is very reasonable for the area.

Cons

There is a roach problem and the pipes back up bad.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great for the rent stable price

Pros

Great building environment, elevator, very clean. Apartment can work if you use space well.

Cons

There was an extreme amount of noise when living there between the upstairs neighbor waking up at 6am every day and stomping on the ground and the school nearby with the kids screaming on top of their lungs.

Advice to the owners

Require everyone to have carpeting

Buildings associated with ZEV MERZEL

Rent-stabilized
207 East 15 Street
3.5(4)
Gramercy Park

Rent-stabilized

207 East 15 Street

3.5(4)

Gramercy Park

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 average0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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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Zev Merzel

Corporate Owner·1 building·59 units

3.5

4 reviews