What do tenants say about Glen Brown?

Glen Brown has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Glen Brown have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Glen Brown average 0.75 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Glen Brown?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Glen Brown would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Glen Brown own or manage?

Glen Brown owns or manages 1 building totalling 4 units.

Is Glen Brown on the worst landlords list?

Glen Brown has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Glen Brown had any evictions?

Glen Brown has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Glen Brown had any litigation cases?

Glen Brown has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Glen Brown responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Glen Brown approve of how it is run.

Glen Brown

Head Officer·1 building·4 units

3.0

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Glen Brown

Glen Brown is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 3 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 4 units across Brooklyn, Glen Brown is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s. The portfolio is concentrated in Bushwick in Brooklyn. The building 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.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Glen Brown reveal significant concerns about management and maintenance. Cleanliness and pest control are major issues, with reports of rodents and poor heat regulation. While some neighbors are noted to be friendly, overall responsiveness from management is often viewed as lacking or unhelpful. The presence of adequate waste management and decent water pressure offers some positive aspects, but tenants express a desire for better infrastructure and empathy from management. Despite a few redeeming features like views and communal spaces, many renters recommend seeking alternatives.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Not a great place.

Pros

Nice view, decent neighbors.

Cons

Big mouse/rat problem. Poorly made interiors. Cheap material. Management is downright abusive.

Advice to the owners

Get it together.

Former tenant·Over 4 years ago

Avoid At All Costs

Pros

Backyard was great for parties, neighbors never minded loud volume at night

Cons

Rats in the walls, floods, roaches, $1000 ConEd bills in the winter. Just... bad.

Advice to the owners

Tear it down and start over.

Buildings associated with GLEN BROWN

Rent-stabilized
1117 Jefferson Avenue
3.0(3)
Bushwick

Rent-stabilized

1117 Jefferson Avenue

3.0(3)

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.75Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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Glen Brown

Head Officer·1 building·4 units

3.0

3 reviews