What do tenants say about Michael Gerstein?

Michael Gerstein has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Gerstein have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Gerstein average 0.33 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Gerstein?

43% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Gerstein would recommend living there.

Is Michael Gerstein on the worst landlords list?

Michael Gerstein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Michael Gerstein had any evictions?

Michael Gerstein has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Has Michael Gerstein had any litigation cases?

Michael Gerstein has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Is Michael Gerstein responsive to tenants?

43% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Gerstein approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Michael Gerstein own or manage?

Michael Gerstein owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 33 units.

Michael Gerstein

Shareholder·2 buildings·33 units

3.2

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Gerstein

Michael Gerstein is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 7 reviews, with 43% recommending their buildings and 43% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 11 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Michael Gerstein is a shareholder associated with 2 buildings and 33 units across Clinton Hill in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Clinton Hill in Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and consist mostly of low-rise structures. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Reviews

Former tenant·2 weeks ago

Worst apartment I’ve had in the city

Pros

Location. This is the only convenience.

Cons

Rodent infestation, ceiling floods, leaks, unclean water in tub occasionally, poor management, completely unresponsive to repair requests. When they do they send the super who can’t fix anything and they refuse to hire outside contractors. They would rather replace broken appliances with used ones from junk yards than buy new appliances. Don’t live here. If you can avoid it.

Advice to the owners

Renovate and stop being cheap.

Former tenant·11 months ago

Lovely Building on a Beautiful Block

Pros

Well-kept building with a wonderful community of folks who look out for each other.

Cons

Management can be unresponsive about serious matters.

Advice to the owners

Communicate with your tenants!

Buildings associated with MICHAEL GERSTEIN

Rent-stabilized

150 St James Place

4.4(2)

Clinton Hill

Rent-stabilized

47 Clifton Place

2.0(5)

Clinton Hill

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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Neighbors

Noise levels

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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 average0.33Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

8Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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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