What do tenants say about Eli Knopf?

Eli Knopf has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Eli Knopf have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Eli Knopf average 0.54 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Eli Knopf?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Eli Knopf would recommend living there.

Has Eli Knopf had any evictions?

Eli Knopf has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Eli Knopf own or manage?

Eli Knopf owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 188 units.

Has Eli Knopf had any litigation cases?

Eli Knopf has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Eli Knopf on the worst landlords list?

Eli Knopf has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Eli Knopf responsive to tenants?

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Eli Knopf approve of how it is run.

Eli Knopf

Shareholder·3 buildings·188 units

3.0

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Eli Knopf

Eli Knopf is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 103 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated August 17, 2026. Eli Knopf is a shareholder associated with 3 buildings and 188 units across Elmhurst, Windsor Terrace, and Midwood in Queens and Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Queens and Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. The portfolio is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants renting from Eli Knopf's buildings frequently praise their desirable locations and friendly neighbors, with several highlighting attentive supers and generally quiet environments. However, common issues include pest control problems, inconsistent heating, and maintenance delays, especially regarding plumbing and garbage management. Some renters express concerns about management's approach to rent stabilization and feel that more proactive pest eradication and infrastructure improvements are needed. Responsiveness by the owner varies, with some tenants noting moderate timeliness but others perceiving slow action. Overall, while the buildings offer attractive aspects, improved upkeep and more consistent management responsiveness would enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great location, landlord not good.

Pros

Great location next to Prospect Park. Nice large apartments.

Cons

Landlord has long history of trying to circumvent rent stabilization with false tenants, false "major repairs, etc"

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Decent building in great location

Pros

Excellent super. Great location

Cons

Pest control could be better.

Buildings associated with ELI KNOPF

Rent-stabilized

51-55 Van Kleeck Street

2.8(1)

Elmhurst

Rent-stabilized

800 Greenwood Avenue

3.3(3)

Windsor Terrace

Rent-stabilized

1280 East 18 Street

Midwood

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 average0.54Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

19Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

49Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

34Class 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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Eli Knopf

Shareholder·3 buildings·188 units

3.0

4 reviews