What do tenants say about Benzion Morgenstern?

Benzion Morgenstern has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Benzion Morgenstern have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Benzion Morgenstern average 0.01 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Benzion Morgenstern?

88% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Benzion Morgenstern would recommend living there.

Is Benzion Morgenstern on the worst landlords list?

Benzion Morgenstern has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Benzion Morgenstern responsive to tenants?

88% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Benzion Morgenstern approve of how it is run.

Has Benzion Morgenstern had any litigation cases?

Benzion Morgenstern has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Benzion Morgenstern had any evictions?

Benzion Morgenstern has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Benzion Morgenstern own or manage?

Benzion Morgenstern owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 52 units.

Benzion Morgenstern

Shareholder·5 buildings·52 units

4.2

8 reviews

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About Benzion Morgenstern

Benzion Morgenstern is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 8 reviews, with 88% recommending their buildings and 88% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 1 open violation, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Benzion Morgenstern is a shareholder associated with a portfolio of 5 buildings and 52 units primarily located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, East Harlem, Flatbush, Stuyvesant Heights, and Bushwick across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About 40 percent 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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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of buildings managed by Benzion Morgenstern generally find the management responsive and kind, particularly praising timely handling of maintenance and pest control in several locations. Buildings are often conveniently located with good transportation access and modern amenities like laundry facilities, rooftop access, and updated appliances. However, some residents report inconsistent garbage management, occasional maintenance delays, and communication lapses. Noise from neighbors and street can be present but is often balanced by a friendly community atmosphere. While some units lack advertised features such as central AC or in-unit laundry, overall residents recommend the buildings, appreciating attentive management and improvements over time.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 seconds ago

Solid place to live

Pros

Responsive management Big space Close to subway, grocery, laundry

Cons

Leak issue that was never fully resolved Subway sound in front room

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

new building but not taken care of

Pros

new appliances. lots of natural light, huge windows. central A/C. bathtub and kitchen sink were extra deep. electric stove and built in microwave. rooftop access. pet friendly.

Cons

studio apartments are ridiculously small and overpriced. fridge started leaking within first month of living there. video intercom stopped working and no one was able to fix it. heat fixture in bathroom broke and almost started a fire. A/C had to be repaired multiple times. Had to replace the smoke detectors multiple times. Didn't have hot water for over 1 month, department of health had to come and do an inspection. after that, water was scalding hot for next 6 months. non-responsive management. super changed twice in the year I was there. garbage management is horrendous and department of sanitation was writing tickets every week. blood and feces on staircases/hallway walls for weeks on end. packages stolen constantly. laundry machines were never installed on the 4th floor even though it was advertised as having laundry on every floor. I would avoid at all costs.

Buildings associated with BENZION MORGENSTERN

Good cause

2033 1 Ave

4.0(3)

East Harlem

Rent-stabilized

164 Throop Avenue

3.6(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Rent-stabilized

977 Jefferson Avenue

4.9(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

Good cause

617 Hart Street

4.4(2)

Bushwick

Building ratings

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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 average0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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