What do tenants say about Michael Ferenburg?

Michael Ferenburg has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Ferenburg?

86% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Ferenburg would recommend living there.

Is Michael Ferenburg on the worst landlords list?

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

Has Michael Ferenburg had any litigation cases?

Michael Ferenburg has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Michael Ferenburg had any evictions?

Michael Ferenburg has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Michael Ferenburg responsive to tenants?

58% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Ferenburg approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Michael Ferenburg own or manage?

Michael Ferenburg owns or manages 1 building totalling 306 units.

Michael Ferenburg

Agent·1 building·306 units

3.7

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Ferenburg

Michael Ferenburg is a mixed-profile agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 7 reviews, with 86% recommending their buildings and 58% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 0 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated October 28, 2026. Michael Ferenburg is an agent associated with 1 building and 306 units in Hunters Point, Queens. The portfolio is concentrated in Hunters Point in Queens. The building was constructed in 2013 and is a high-rise structure. All of the associated units have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Michael Ferenburg reveal a mixed picture. Tenants appreciate the spacious layouts, cleanliness, and responsive maintenance teams, with many noting the excellent pest control and pleasant neighbors. However, several issues persist, including slow elevators, maintenance delays, and inconsistent heating. While some claim a strong sense of community and proximity to local amenities, concerns about management responsiveness and overall building upkeep remain. Notably, there are significant complaints from a few renters about poorly managed units, particularly in city-subsidized properties. Overall, it's advisable for prospective tenants to weigh these factors carefully.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 seconds ago

Lived here for almost 2 years

Pros

Spacious apartments, speedy maintenance, no pest problems

Cons

Slow elevators, but they are fixing it

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Enjoyed living here for 3 years

Pros

Friendly front desk staff, hallways, trash rooms, gym, and all amenities were kept very clean. Unit had high ceilings and a lot of space for a studio unit. Gorgeous kitchen and modern appliances. Right next to Gantry park. Overall very happy.

Cons

Strong cooking smells would waft into your unit.

Buildings associated with MICHAEL FERENBURG

Rent-stabilized
1-55 Borden Avenue
3.7(7)
Hunters Point

Rent-stabilized

1-55 Borden Avenue

3.7(7)

Hunters Point

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class 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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