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Lewis Barbanel

Head Officer·2 buildings·87 units
3.1

4 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

5
Evictions
21
Litigation cases

About Lewis Barbanel

Lewis Barbanel is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 56 open violations, and 21 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 87 units across Manhattan and Brooklyn, Lewis Barbanel is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1950s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across both boroughs, specifically Hudson Heights in Manhattan and East Flatbush in Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·6 months ago

Friendly neighbors but questionable management

Pros

Friendly neighbors, family friendly building, clean common areas, friendly & responsive Super, elevator is rarely out of service, intercom is great

Cons

Management doesn’t fix leak issues in the hallways of the building leading to mold & awful appearance, management doesn’t respond to email requests or phone calls (no one answers, it just goes to voicemail), there are construction sheds for building but no work being done, rarely does the exterminator come, roaches everywhere in apartment even after exterminator visits

Advice to the owners

Management needs to be more responsive & take better care of the building.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

The owners are hoping that East Flatbush gets gentrified!

Pros

Never had a package stolen! And neighbors are friendly as multiple generations have lived in the building.

Cons

Lots of pests! Cockroach infestations and mice! People who don't live in the building like to loiter outside and in the foyer. The heat can be terrible throughout the winter. The lock on front door is faulty and needs to be replaced.

Advice to the owners

Renovate every apartment in the building!

Buildings associated with LEWIS BARBANEL

  • 715 West  181 Street
    Good cause

    715 West 181 Street

    3.4(1)

    Hudson Heights

  • 412 East 51 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    412 East 51 Street

    2.7(3)

    East Flatbush

715 West  181 Street
Good cause

715 West 181 Street

3.4(1)

Hudson Heights

412 East 51 Street
Rent-stabilized

412 East 51 Street

2.7(3)

East Flatbush

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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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 average0.64Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
20Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

32Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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

FAQs

Lewis Barbanel has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

Buildings managed by Lewis Barbanel average 0.64 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Lewis Barbanel would recommend living there.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Lewis Barbanel approve of how it is run.

Lewis Barbanel owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 87 units.

Lewis Barbanel was ranked #2 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2021.

Lewis Barbanel has 21 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Lewis Barbanel

Head Officer·2 buildings·87 units
3.1

4 reviews

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