What do tenants say about Cheryl Borkowski?

Cheryl Borkowski has an average tenant rating of 4.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Cheryl Borkowski have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Cheryl Borkowski?

84% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Cheryl Borkowski would recommend living there.

Has Cheryl Borkowski had any evictions?

Cheryl Borkowski has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Cheryl Borkowski own or manage?

Cheryl Borkowski owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 152 units.

Is Cheryl Borkowski responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Cheryl Borkowski approve of how it is run.

Has Cheryl Borkowski had any litigation cases?

Cheryl Borkowski has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Cheryl Borkowski on the worst landlords list?

Cheryl Borkowski has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Cheryl Borkowski

Shareholder·4 buildings·152 units

4.0

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Cheryl Borkowski

Cheryl Borkowski is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.0/5 across 6 reviews, with 84% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 2 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Associated with 4 buildings and 152 units across Brooklyn, Cheryl Borkowski is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans multiple neighborhoods, including Homecrest and Midwood. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are 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.

Tenants consistently praise Cheryl Borkowski’s buildings for their cleanliness, well-managed garbage disposal, and prompt responsiveness from management. Residents appreciate the safety, friendly neighbors, and attentive superintendents who address issues efficiently. While heating and pest control are generally satisfactory, occasional complaints about water pressure, noise levels, and security at some locations surface. Some tenants suggest infrastructure improvements, such as soundproofing and better entryway security. Overall, the management is viewed as accessible and caring, fostering a sense of community, especially in rent-stabilized buildings, though a few locations could benefit from enhanced maintenance and tenant screening.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 days ago

Pretty Good Experience

Pros

Fairly quiet and clean building. The management returned my calls. Never had any huge problems. Only saw 1 water bug in 2 years.

Cons

Far from the city.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

It was a clean place

Pros

Friendly people living next door

Cons

Wall to thin

Advice to the owners

Put something so don't hear next door people talk

Buildings associated with CHERYL BORKOWSKI

Rent-stabilized

1745 East 16 Street

2.9(1)

Homecrest

Rent-stabilized

1576 E 19 St

4.0(1)

Midwood

Rent-stabilized

2282 Ocean Avenue

4.3(1)

Homecrest

Rent-stabilized

1463 East 3 Street

4.8(3)

Midwood

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

0Class 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

1Class 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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