What do tenants say about Michael Edelstein?

Michael Edelstein has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 50 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Edelstein have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Edelstein average 0.72 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Edelstein?

57% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Edelstein would recommend living there.

Has Michael Edelstein had any litigation cases?

Michael Edelstein has 121 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Michael Edelstein on the worst landlords list?

Michael Edelstein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Michael Edelstein own or manage?

Michael Edelstein owns or manages 21 buildings totalling 1330 units.

Has Michael Edelstein had any evictions?

Michael Edelstein has 61 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Michael Edelstein responsive to tenants?

48% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Edelstein approve of how it is run.

Michael Edelstein

Shareholder·21 buildings·1330 units

3.2

50 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

121

Litigation cases

About Michael Edelstein

Michael Edelstein is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 50 reviews, with 57% recommending their buildings and 48% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 61 evictions, 965 open violations, and 121 litigation cases. Data last updated October 22, 2026. Across Hudson Heights, Washington Heights, Midtown, Fort George, Inwood, Kingsbridge Heights, Concourse, and the Upper West Side in Manhattan and The Bronx, Michael Edelstein is a shareholder associated with 21 buildings and 1,330 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and The Bronx. The buildings were constructed between 1903 and 1961, reflecting a range of architectural styles from those eras. The portfolio is primarily mid-rise, and all of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Michael Edelstein indicate a mixed experience among residents. While some tenants praise the cleanliness and space of the apartments, noting responsive staff and good community vibes, others raise significant concerns regarding management responsiveness, pest issues, and overall maintenance. Many reviews reflect dissatisfaction with noise levels, unreliable maintenance services, and inadequate pest control, with several tenants advising improvements in communication and building upkeep. Prospective renters might find decent living conditions in select buildings, but caution is warranted due to inconsistent management and variable tenant experiences.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Well Kept Building

Pros

Well-maintained building, responsive super, friendly tenants, and a clean common area. The units are spacious with great amounts of storage. I really enjoyed living here and had very few issues during my time in the building.

Cons

Management could sometimes be difficult to reach, and the building's plumbing could use some improvement.

Advice to the owners

Continue maintaining the building and keeping the common areas clean. Improving communication with tenants would be nice. Offering an online tenant portal and modern options for paying rent would make things much more convenient for residents.

Former tenant·21 seconds ago

Nosey loud neighbors

Pros

great location near transportation, schools and shops

Cons

very thin walls you have to live like the movie a Quiet place

Advice to the owners

sound proof walls, update kitchen cabinets and refrigerator they are so old

Buildings associated with MICHAEL EDELSTEIN

Rent-stabilized

128 Ft Washington Avenue

3.7(8)

Washington Heights

Rent-stabilized

10 Hillside Avenue

1.7(2)

Fort George

Rent-stabilized

179 Bennett Avenue

4.0(5)

Hudson Heights

Rent-stabilized

124 Ft George Avenue

Fort George

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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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 average0.72Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

245Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

577Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

143Class 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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