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Stephen Kraus

Head Officer·80 buildings·2748 units
3.2

10 reviews

Highlights

83
Evictions
363
Litigation cases

About Stephen Kraus

Stephen Kraus is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 10 reviews, with 60% recommending their buildings and 40% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 83 evictions, 861 open violations, and 363 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Across Longwood, Williamsburg, Morrisania, Concourse, Hamilton Heights, and Morris Heights in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, Stephen Kraus is a head officer associated with 80 buildings and 2,748 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs. The buildings were constructed between 1898 and 1975, reflecting a wide range of architectural styles and historical contexts. The properties are primarily mid-rise structures. About 20 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of buildings managed by STEPHEN KRAUS frequently commend friendly neighbors and appreciate some locations for good value and spacious apartments. However, there are consistent concerns about aging infrastructure, such as elevators, heating, and water pressure issues, often compounded by slow or unresponsive management. Cleanliness and garbage management vary, with some buildings scoring well and others facing pest and sanitation issues. Safety and security, particularly in certain Manhattan and Bronx properties, are significant concerns. Several reviews highlight a need for better upkeep, more timely repairs, and improved communication from management to foster a safer and more comfortable living environment.

Reviews

Former tenant·31 minutes ago

Clean but old

Pros

Good safe neighbors

Cons

Scafold and gates forever

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

liveable, not the safest but not the worst

Pros

the neighbors are friendly

Cons

elevator always breaks down

Buildings associated with STEPHEN KRAUS

  • 1489 Grand Concourse
    Good cause

    1489 Grand Concourse

    Concourse

  • 751 East 168 Street
    Good cause

    751 East 168 Street

    Morrisania

  • 70 Ross Street
    Good cause

    70 Ross Street

    Williamsburg

  • 74 Ross Street
    Good cause

    74 Ross Street

    3.3(1)

    Williamsburg

1489 Grand Concourse
Good cause

1489 Grand Concourse

Concourse

751 East 168 Street
Good cause

751 East 168 Street

Morrisania

70 Ross Street
Good cause

70 Ross Street

Williamsburg

74 Ross Street
Good cause

74 Ross Street

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

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 average0.30Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
322Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

379Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

150Class A
Non-hazardous

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

10Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Stephen Kraus has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

Buildings managed by Stephen Kraus average 0.3 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

60% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Stephen Kraus would recommend living there.

Stephen Kraus owns or manages 80 buildings totalling 2748 units.

40% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Stephen Kraus approve of how it is run.

Stephen Kraus has 83 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Stephen Kraus has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Stephen Kraus has 363 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Stephen Kraus

Head Officer·80 buildings·2748 units
3.2

10 reviews

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