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Benenson Real Estate Corp

Corporate Owner·17 buildings·875 units
2.9

27 reviews

Highlights

72
Evictions
49
Litigation cases

About Benenson Real Estate Corp

Benenson Real Estate Corp is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 27 reviews, with 41% recommending their buildings and 49% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 72 evictions, 140 open violations, and 49 litigation cases. Data last updated September 14, 2026. Across Highbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Flushing, Yorkville, Norwood, Fordham, Ridgewood, and Sunnyside in The Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, Benenson Real Estate Corp is a corporate owner associated with 17 buildings and 875 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between 1880s and 1930s, representing a range of historical architectural styles. The portfolio is primarily mid-rise, providing varied living options within the associated neighborhoods. 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

Review summary

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.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great building, excellent super

Pros

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

Cons

-lack of light into living room

Former tenant·2 months ago

Great super, good apt

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

Buildings associated with BENENSON REAL ESTATE CORP

  • 3521 Dekalb Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    3521 Dekalb Avenue

    Norwood

  • 41-08 Parsons Boulevard
    Rent-stabilized

    41-08 Parsons Boulevard

    3.1(3)

    Flushing

  • 2850 Claflin Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2850 Claflin Avenue

    Kingsbridge Heights

  • 45-36 39 Pl
    Rent-stabilized

    45-36 39 Pl

    2.3(3)

    Sunnyside

3521 Dekalb Avenue
Rent-stabilized

3521 Dekalb Avenue

Norwood

41-08 Parsons Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

41-08 Parsons Boulevard

3.1(3)

Flushing

2850 Claflin Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2850 Claflin Avenue

Kingsbridge Heights

45-36 39 Pl
Rent-stabilized

45-36 39 Pl

2.3(3)

Sunnyside

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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 average0.16Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
81Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

47Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

12Class 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

Benenson Real Estate Corp has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 27 reviews.

Buildings managed by Benenson Real Estate Corp average 0.16 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

41% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Benenson Real Estate Corp would recommend living there.

49% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Benenson Real Estate Corp approve of how it is run.

Benenson Real Estate Corp has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Benenson Real Estate Corp has 49 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Benenson Real Estate Corp owns or manages 17 buildings totalling 875 units.

Benenson Real Estate Corp has 72 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Benenson Real Estate Corp

Corporate Owner·17 buildings·875 units
2.9

27 reviews

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