What do tenants say about Herbert Donner?

Herbert Donner has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

How many violations does Herbert Donner have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Herbert Donner average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Herbert Donner?

43% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Herbert Donner would recommend living there.

Has Herbert Donner had any litigation cases?

Herbert Donner has 22 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Herbert Donner responsive to tenants?

24% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Herbert Donner approve of how it is run.

Has Herbert Donner had any evictions?

Herbert Donner has 25 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Herbert Donner on the worst landlords list?

Herbert Donner has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Herbert Donner own or manage?

Herbert Donner owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 656 units.

Herbert Donner

Shareholder·8 buildings·656 units

3.2

21 reviews

Highlights

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About Herbert Donner

Herbert Donner is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 21 reviews, with 43% recommending their buildings and 24% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 25 evictions, 1 open violation, and 22 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Associated with 8 buildings and 656 units across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, Herbert Donner is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1960s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs, including Prospect Park South, Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, Hudson Heights, Kew Gardens, and Jamaica Estates. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Herbert Donner suggest a concerning trend regarding management and tenant experiences. Many residents report issues with pest control, particularly persistent roach infestations, along with significant delays in response to maintenance requests. While some tenants appreciate the kind building staff and the layout of the apartments, concerns over rising rents and unresponsive management overshadow the positives. Noise levels can be problematic due to poor insulation. Overall, prospective renters should be aware of the inconsistent management practices and ongoing pest issues within these properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 weeks ago

Good luck with this one

Pros

Building staff is kind. Evening doorman is nice. Laundry room recently redone.

Cons

Massive roach problem. Management is evil. Super is very unresponsive. WILL raise your rent an insane amount every year and pinch you for every possible penny

Advice to the owners

Stop being every renter’s nightmare. Fix the roach problem. Maybe give us access to the massive side yard you always have fenced off?. Horrible.

Former tenant·4 weeks ago

The roaches though...

Pros

Friendly neighbors, great location, helpful building staff

Cons

The german roaches. Exterminator comes every 2 weeks but only about 10-20% of the units are sprayed (per the sign up sheet). Roaches end up in the common areas as well. The windows are also terribly insulated so heavy curtains are a must in the winter.