What do tenants say about Steven Griffernberg?

Steven Griffernberg has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Steven Griffernberg have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Steven Griffernberg average 4.42 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Steven Griffernberg?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Steven Griffernberg would recommend living there.

Has Steven Griffernberg had any evictions?

Steven Griffernberg has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Steven Griffernberg own or manage?

Steven Griffernberg owns or manages 1 building totalling 7 units.

Has Steven Griffernberg had any litigation cases?

Steven Griffernberg has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Steven Griffernberg responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Steven Griffernberg approve of how it is run.

Is Steven Griffernberg on the worst landlords list?

Steven Griffernberg has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Steven Griffernberg

Head Officer·1 building·7 units

3.4

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Steven Griffernberg

Steven Griffernberg is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 6 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 31 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated August 14, 2026. Steven Griffernberg is a Head Officer associated with 1 building and 7 units in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The building was constructed in the 1920s and is primarily low-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Steven Griffenbrg reveal a mixed experience. Many residents appreciate the spacious units and good neighborly atmosphere, while others express frustration with management. Common concerns include poor communication, delayed maintenance, and issues with garbage management. Despite some positives such as effective heating and good water pressure, the overall sentiment indicates that timely responsiveness and better upkeep are areas needing significant improvement. Tenants recommend addressing their concerns to enhance living conditions and restore confidence in management. The buildings’ older infrastructure seems to require ongoing attention to meet renter expectations.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 days ago

New Management Yay

Pros

Relatively quiet, large units

Cons

Over 100 years old

Former tenant·11 months ago

Landlord doesn’t care

Pros

Nice neighbors and reasonable rent

Cons

Poor maintenance and terrible transition to new landlord

Advice to the owners

Listen to your tenants

Buildings associated with STEVEn GRIFFERNBERg

Rent-stabilized
181 Maujer Street
3.4(6)
Williamsburg

Rent-stabilized

181 Maujer Street

3.4(6)

Williamsburg

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 average4.42Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

16Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

13Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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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