Benenson Real Estate Corp

Corporate Owner

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17 Properties

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875 Units

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2.9(27)

Evictions: 59

Litigation History: Yes

Review Summary for Benenson Real Estate Corp

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight that buildings owned by BENENSON REAL ESTATE CORP have varying experiences. While some tenants praise the cleanliness, good super, and quiet neighbors in certain buildings, others express concerns about noisy and disruptive neighbors, lack of responsiveness from management, and persistent pest issues. Suggestions include improving owner's responsiveness, implementing stricter tenant screening, enhancing garbage management, and addressing building repairs promptly. Overall, the buildings are appreciated for their cleanliness, good heat, and friendly neighbors in some cases, but drawbacks include pest control issues, unresponsive management, and noisy environments.

Available Listings for Benenson Real Estate Corp

STUDIO:

0 units

1 BED:

2 units

2+ BEDS:

0 units

Future

Yorkville

332 East 84 Street #1-G

$3,696

1 bed•1 bath•Est. Jan 2026

Future

Yorkville

332 East 84 Street #4-D

$3,811

1 bed•1 bath•Est. Apr 2026

Open Violations

Only open violations from the last 10 years.

Data last updated 7 days ago.

The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.

BUILDING AVERAGE:

0.19 violations per unit

NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:

0.81 violation per unit

Non-hazardous

class A

i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

MOST RECENT:

Jun 01, 2021: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 4k, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

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Hazardous

class B

i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

MOST RECENT:

Sep 09, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak fire retardant materials at north wall vestibule.

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Immediately hazardous

class C

i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

MOST RECENT:

Sep 23, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

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Missing information/filings

class I

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

MOST RECENT:

No violation found...

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All Properties Associated with Benenson Real Estate Corp

Flushing

41-08 Parsons Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355

83 Units • 6 Floors

3.1(3)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 6

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Norwood

3521 Dekalb Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10467

83 Units • 6 Floors

0(0)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 12

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Kingsbridge Heights

2850 Claflin Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

78 Units • 6 Floors

0(0)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 11

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Sunnyside

45-36 39 Pl, Queens, NY 11104

70 Units • 6 Floors

2.3(3)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 4

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Reviews (27)

6 months ago

Great building, excellent super

Former Tenant

Pros:

-good management
-clean building and apartment
-great super
-quiet neighbors

Cons:

-lack of light into living room

8 months ago

Great super, good apt

Former Tenant

Pros:

Clean, only ever saw centipedes no roaches or rats, laundry is almost always available, amazing super

Cons:

Some weirder people in the building who have been here a while, some parties from the building next door are loud enough to hear at night

9 months ago

Solid apartment, but old

Former Tenant

Pros:

Good super, nice neighbors, somewhat responsive management

Cons:

Old building, pests can be problem

Over 1 year ago

Good apartment building

Former Tenant

Pros:

Big Apartments. Bright space

Cons:

Loud Noisy Neighbors

Advice to owner:

Not bad

Over 2 years ago

disruptive and concerning

Former Tenant

Pros:

Building clean and good heat.

Cons:

experiencing for the past 2 years.The ongoing violent disputes on the 3rd floor are clearly disruptive and concerning. Despite the frequent police involvement, it's disappointing that the landlord has not yet addressed the issue.

Advice to owner:

I would like to suggest implementing stricter tenant screening procedures, including background checks and references from previous landlords, to prevent such issues in the future.

Over 2 years ago

Good Starter Apartment

Former Tenant

Pros:

clean, friendly neighbors

Cons:

peoples packages get stolen

Over 2 years ago

Building not safe

Former Tenant

Pros:

Good heat only

Cons:

Third floor tenants always fighting inside their apartment and fighting in the hallway. Don’t feel safe getting out my apartment because of this issue and the landlord doesn’t care and doesn’t fix the issue.

Advice to owner:

The owner should should take action of this constantly issue.

Over 2 years ago

Sunnyside's most mediocre building

Former Tenant

Pros:

Good size for 2 bedroom apartment

Cons:

The hallways and the building is overall dirty and smelly

Over 2 years ago

flying roaches

Former Tenant

Pros:

affordable. that's abt it? But not worth the money

Cons:

dirty, dark, full of large flying roaches. outlets & light switches painted over. plaster covering the entire bathroom. did I mention flying roaches? constantly.. retched smells

Advice to owner:

gut the entire building

Over 3 years ago

Beware of neighbors stealing packages in the lobby

Former Tenant

Pros:

Clean lobby, new appliances, ample closet space, friendly super

Cons:

You can hear everything from upstair neighbors, some cockroaches, a notorious package thief continues to live there

Advice to owner:

E-payment would be nice.

Over 3 years ago

Diverse Wonderland

Former Tenant

Pros:

I love how many families are in this building. If you're raising kids, they will likely have neighbors that are the same age. There is also a wonderful variety of cultures, that get along really well. The building has a garden in front that acts as a unifying language for all the residents. We all share together as we garden, even if we don't speak the same language.

Cons:

The new buzzer hasn't worked for many, since it was installed. It's been months. We have a car, and can't afford the extra to park in the building garage. So parking is like any other neighborhood in NYC. Roaches are just as much of an issue here as any other building I've lived at in NYC. We had bed bugs once. After living here for over a decade, we only really had mice for a week.

Advice to owner:

Fix the buzzer.

Over 3 years ago

Civilized Environment

Former Tenant

Pros:

Clean, amazing super and large apartments.

Cons:

No rooftop access.

Over 3 years ago

Nice Enough

Former Tenant

Pros:

The building is clearly old, however, it is well maintained in the lobby and basement.

Cons:

The floors in the common areas are dingy and grimy. There are pest issues. The bathtub drains slowly.

Over 4 years ago

old and could use repairs

Former Tenant

Pros:

- the water pressure is excellent
- the heat, when on, is strong
- there is an elevator that is usually in good order and goes to all floors, making it easy to bring items up to higher floor apartments
- very close to public transit and in a neighborhood with plenty of resources

Cons:

- in general the building is quiet, but it depends greatly on who your upstairs neighbor is
- i’ve had constant problems with upstairs neighbors that the super has been unresponsive to
- pest problem

Advice to owner:

- be more responsive to the needs of your tenants

Over 4 years ago

971 Lex Ave

Former Tenant

Pros:

Location and high ceilings

Cons:

The building management is not responsible and responsive. There is a pest problem in the building which they never want to mention and don’t do anything about it.

Over 4 years ago

DO NOT DARE

Former Tenant

Pros:

The high road is to say nothing. For further protection the building is owned by Benenson Funding Real estate. If this is a reflection of their properties NEVER rent with them.

Cons:

If you survive this location you can survive anywhere.

Advice to owner:

.....you know about the HORRIFIC conditions that your having your tenants live in and you are doing nothing.

Over 4 years ago

Horrible management

Former Tenant

Pros:

Beautiful neighborhood close to the subway another shopping centers and groceries

Cons:

The building management is horrible service horrible!!

Advice to owner:

Please do fix your management employees

Over 4 years ago

I love this building

Former Tenant

Pros:

Really love this building. Old funky charm. Old neighbors. Some smokers, some not.

Cons:

There really aren’t many but Don’t come here if you’re of privilege, you’ll ruin the vibe, thanks!

Advice to owner:

More direct contact with people in the building, though it is Covid.

Over 4 years ago

Beware Toxic Mold!

Former Tenant

Pros:

Some Nice neighbors and good location

Cons:

Overrun by rats and mice in the lobby. Bugs everywhere. Just everywhere. People smoke in their units. Garbage is extremely mishandled. My wiring was done by unliscenced super and barely worked 40% of the time. Heat is cheap. My ceiling cracked and fell twice during my occupancy.

Water leaks in the lobby, my unit leaked horribly and infested all of my belongings with toxic horrible mold. I had to dispose of everything I owned. It sounds nuts, but it wouldn’t be possible to invent how horrible this building is. Stay far away!

Advice to owner:

Get a proper superintendent. Take care of garbage. Attend to water leaks and make necessary repairs with professionals.

Over 4 years ago

After 5 Years I can say I like it now

Former Tenant

Pros:

Some of the neighbors

Cons:

The old super ,the smell ,the pests ,

Advice to owner:

People should be allowed to throw garbage out anytime as long as you live in the building some of us leave home early and come home late 7am to 9 pm is not it smh