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Akiva Emergi

Shareholder·46 buildings·157 units
3.7

12 reviews

Highlights

6
Evictions
12
Litigation cases

About Akiva Emergi

Akiva Emergi is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 12 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 67 open violations, and 12 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Across Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Queens Village, East Flatbush, Richmond Hill, Bushwick, Hollis, and Jamaica in Brooklyn and Queens, Akiva Emergi is a shareholder associated with 46 buildings and 157 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens. The buildings were constructed over a broad range of years, spanning from the 1880s to the 2010s, and are mostly low-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Building photos

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews reveal that AKIVA EMERGI's buildings generally feature responsive management, with quick owner responsiveness being frequently praised. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness and organized garbage management, contributing to a pleasant living environment. However, issues with noise levels, maintenance delays, and varied heating effectiveness are common concerns. Some buildings face pest control challenges and occasional problems with shared facilities, such as laundry. While several tenants recommend the buildings for their locations and amenities, others express the need for better communication regarding maintenance issues. Overall, the management shows commendable attentiveness, but improvements are needed in specific areas.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Sublet stay in bushwick

Pros

Easy access location nice neighbors and only 1 set of stairs

Cons

no window small room super hot expensive

Advice to the owners

Get air conditioning and charge less

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

It was fine

Pros

Management is very responsive

Cons

AC doesn’t work on top floors

Advice to the owners

If you’re going to have central heat and air make sure it works

Buildings associated with AKIVA EMERGI

  • 189-05 Jamaica Avenue
    Good cause

    189-05 Jamaica Avenue

    Hollis

  • 20 Malcolm X Boulevard
    Rent-stabilized

    20 Malcolm X Boulevard

    Stuyvesant Heights

  • 453 Maple St
    Rent-stabilized

    453 Maple St

    East Flatbush

  • 841 Kent Avenue
    Good cause

    841 Kent Avenue

    3.6(3)

    Bedford-Stuyvesant

189-05 Jamaica Avenue
Good cause

189-05 Jamaica Avenue

Hollis

20 Malcolm X Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

20 Malcolm X Boulevard

Stuyvesant Heights

453 Maple St
Rent-stabilized

453 Maple St

East Flatbush

841 Kent Avenue
Good cause

841 Kent Avenue

3.6(3)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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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 average0.42Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
11Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

34Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

7Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Akiva Emergi has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

Buildings managed by Akiva Emergi average 0.42 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Akiva Emergi would recommend living there.

Akiva Emergi has 6 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Akiva Emergi owns or manages 46 buildings totalling 157 units.

Akiva Emergi has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Akiva Emergi has 12 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Akiva Emergi

Shareholder·46 buildings·157 units
3.7

12 reviews

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