What do tenants say about Shmaryahu Baumgarten?

Shmaryahu Baumgarten has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Shmaryahu Baumgarten have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Shmaryahu Baumgarten average 1.22 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Shmaryahu Baumgarten?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Shmaryahu Baumgarten would recommend living there.

Has Shmaryahu Baumgarten had any evictions?

Shmaryahu Baumgarten has 6 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Shmaryahu Baumgarten responsive to tenants?

17% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Shmaryahu Baumgarten approve of how it is run.

Has Shmaryahu Baumgarten had any litigation cases?

Shmaryahu Baumgarten has 46 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Shmaryahu Baumgarten on the worst landlords list?

Shmaryahu Baumgarten has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Shmaryahu Baumgarten own or manage?

Shmaryahu Baumgarten owns or manages 6 buildings totalling 109 units.

Shmaryahu Baumgarten

Head Officer·6 buildings·109 units

2.7

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Shmaryahu Baumgarten

Shmaryahu Baumgarten is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 6 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 17% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 134 open violations, and 46 litigation cases. Data last updated August 21, 2026. Shmaryahu Baumgarten is a head officer associated with 6 buildings and 109 units across Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including Flatbush, Crown Heights, Prospect Park South, Weeksville, Bushwick, and the Columbia Street Waterfront District. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and are mostly low-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by SHMARYAHU BAUMGARTEN reveal consistent issues with cleanliness, garbage management, and pest control, highlighting neglect and poor maintenance. Many report unresponsive and difficult-to-contact management, with some tenants experiencing delays or disregard in addressing essential repairs like heating and water pressure. While some appreciate the building locations and neighborhood atmosphere, complaints about noise, disorder, and occasional discriminatory management practices are noted. Despite occasional positive experiences with neighbors and spacious apartments, renters caution prospective tenants about the landlord's management style, emphasizing the need for significant improvements in responsiveness and upkeep to enhance living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 hours ago

dirty and disorganized

Pros

location is okay

Cons

the landlord stopped paying the super months before we moved which meant that the trash piled up 5 feet high outside and brought in rats and roaches.

Advice to the owners

be better

Former tenant·2 months ago

Landlord is impossible to get hold of

Pros

Looks decent, remodeling not bad.

Cons

Landlord is sketchy.

Buildings associated with SHMARYAHU BAUMGARTEN

Rent-stabilized

33 Westminster Road

1.5(1)

Prospect Park South

Rent-stabilized

110 Martense Street

2.1(1)

Flatbush

Rent-stabilized

1399 St Johns Place

3.8(1)

Weeksville

Rent-stabilized

1198 Carroll Street

3.2(3)

Crown Heights

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 average1.22Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

36Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

65Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

28Class A

Non-hazardous

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

5Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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