What do tenants say about Doug Oberfield?

Doug Oberfield has an average tenant rating of 4.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Doug Oberfield?

71% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Doug Oberfield would recommend living there.

Is Doug Oberfield responsive to tenants?

65% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Doug Oberfield approve of how it is run.

Has Doug Oberfield had any litigation cases?

Doug Oberfield has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Doug Oberfield own or manage?

Doug Oberfield owns or manages 1 building totalling 67 units.

Has Doug Oberfield had any evictions?

Doug Oberfield has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Doug Oberfield on the worst landlords list?

Doug Oberfield has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Doug Oberfield

Site Manager·1 building·67 units

4.0

17 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Doug Oberfield

Doug Oberfield is a well-regarded and reliable site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.0/5 across 17 reviews, with 71% recommending their buildings and 65% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 20, 2026. Across Kips Bay in Manhattan, Doug Oberfield is a site manager associated with 1 building and 67 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Kips Bay in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1986 and is categorized as a high-rise. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Doug Oberfield reveal a mix of positive experiences and notable challenges. While many residents commend the cleanliness, responsive staff, and secure environments—particularly praising the doormen and superintendents—issues with the elevator remain a significant concern. Many reviews highlight frequent breakdowns, causing inconvenience, particularly for those on higher floors. Additionally, there are mentions of pest control issues and inconsistent management responsiveness. Overall, while the buildings feature good amenities and neighborhood conditions, tenants urge that improvements in maintenance and management communication are essential for a better living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 day ago

Great first apt

Pros

amazing door man, packages never stolen, great super

Cons

laundry machines sometimes dont work, elevator down for 1+ month but they got it fixed

Former tenant·2 days ago

Great first apartment

Pros

great bathroom, decent bedroom sizes, great view, love the doorman, feels very safe

Cons

Elevator didnt work for a month, small living room, sometimes cold water

Buildings associated with DOUG OBERFIELD

Good cause
312 East 30 Street
4.0(17)
Kips Bay

Good cause

312 East 30 Street

4.0(17)

Kips Bay

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 better than the city average.

Owner averageLess than 0.01Violations 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

0Class 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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Doug Oberfield

Site Manager·1 building·67 units

4.0

17 reviews