What do tenants say about Eric Setton?

Eric Setton has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

How many violations does Eric Setton have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Eric Setton average 2.31 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Eric Setton?

12% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Eric Setton would recommend living there.

Has Eric Setton had any evictions?

Eric Setton has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Eric Setton responsive to tenants?

12% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Eric Setton approve of how it is run.

Has Eric Setton had any litigation cases?

Eric Setton has 29 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Eric Setton on the worst landlords list?

Eric Setton has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Eric Setton

Shareholder·10 buildings·58 units

2.7

9 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Eric Setton

Eric Setton is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 9 reviews, with 12% recommending their buildings and 12% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 134 open violations, and 29 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Across Bushwick, Ridgewood, Two Bridges, and West Chelsea in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, Eric Setton is a shareholder associated with 10 buildings and 58 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between the years 1856 and 1931, representing a broad architectural history. The portfolio comprises mostly low-rise buildings. 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 reviews for buildings managed by Eric Setton reveal significant dissatisfaction among tenants regarding property management. Common complaints include ineffective maintenance, slow responsiveness, and serious pest issues, particularly with bedbugs and rodents. Many tenants reported ongoing problems such as leaks, heating failures, and poor garbage management. Although some residents appreciated the building's location and charming aspects, the general sentiment points towards management prioritizing profit over tenant welfare. Prospective renters should be cautious and thoroughly consider these concerns before moving into one of his properties, as the overall tenant experience has been notably negative.

Reviews

Former tenant·24 seconds ago

Great spot as long as you are not on the ground floor

Pros

Great location and charm

Cons

Ground floor has pests and rats. So many rats in the back yard, you have to be careful in the building. So hot. Electric bills are expensive.

Advice to the owners

Expensive spot for so few amenities

Former tenant·14 minutes ago

Bad Company beware

Pros

Good location and originally a nice building

Cons

Management is terrible there are mold issues and non repaired leaking roof for 7 years

Advice to the owners

When you get calls and letters about serious issues respond and don’t just ignore

Buildings associated with ERIC SETTON

Rent-stabilized

126 1/2 Madison Street

Two Bridges

Rent-stabilized

415 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

Rent-stabilized

1488 Dekalb Avenue

3.3(1)

Bushwick

Rent-stabilized

295 Grove Street

Bushwick

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average2.31Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

41Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

69Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

23Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Eric Setton

Shareholder·10 buildings·58 units

2.7

9 reviews