What do tenants say about Michael Padernacht?

Michael Padernacht has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Padernacht have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Padernacht average 1.15 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Padernacht?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Padernacht would recommend living there.

Is Michael Padernacht on the worst landlords list?

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

How many buildings does Michael Padernacht own or manage?

Michael Padernacht owns or manages 31 buildings totalling 548 units.

Has Michael Padernacht had any evictions?

Michael Padernacht has 29 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Michael Padernacht had any litigation cases?

Michael Padernacht has 83 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Michael Padernacht responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Padernacht approve of how it is run.

Michael Padernacht

Owner·31 buildings·548 units

3.4

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Padernacht

Michael Padernacht is a mixed-profile owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 3 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 29 evictions, 633 open violations, and 83 litigation cases. Data last updated September 2, 2026. Associated with 31 buildings and 548 units across The Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, Michael Padernacht is an owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs, including Wakefield, Highbridge, Claremont, Bedford Park, Marble Hill, West Harlem, Queens Village, and Woodstock. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About a third of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants under Michael Padernacht's management report a wide variance in building conditions and management quality. Some buildings, particularly in Manhattan, offer great management responsiveness, cleanliness, pest control, and friendly neighbors, with perks like laundry facilities and attentive doormen. However, noise can be an issue near nightlife areas. Conversely, other buildings, notably in the Bronx, suffer from poor maintenance, pest infestations, inadequate heating, and unresponsiveness from management. Overall, the landlord’s properties range from well-maintained, desirable residences to problematic ones, suggesting management quality varies significantly by location, with some tenants urging improvements in pest control, rent payment options, and staff consistency.

Reviews

Former tenant·6 months ago

Perfect location on the UWS

Pros

VERY communicative super - handles issues quickly and is quite understanding. Amazing location, close to trains, great food, groceries, parks. LAUNDRY IN BUILDING! SPACE!!! Oddly designed floor plan but a lot of space to work with. Mostly Great neighbors

Cons

Unit is above a LOUD bar - expect music, shouting, chatter until 2 am - 4 am. NO sunlight. Old finishes and appliances. Co-op application was very time consuming and there seemed to be some prejudices against me for personal benefit of the co-op board member.

Advice to the owners

Please accept digital money transfers for rent!

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Don’t move here

Pros

People mind there business

Cons

The building is infested with roaches,mice, rats

Buildings associated with MICHAEL PADERNACHT

Good cause

818 East 161 Street

Woodstock

Good cause

864 Union Avenue

Woodstock

Good cause

607 Garage Nereid Avenue

Wakefield

Good cause

106-15 Gar 217 Street

Queens Village

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.15Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

161Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

376Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

89Class 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

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