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Samy Brahimy

Shareholder·30 buildings·462 units
4.3

18 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

Associated buildings are highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

Highlights

3
Evictions
6
Litigation cases

About Samy Brahimy

Samy Brahimy is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 18 reviews, with 78% recommending their buildings and 73% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 11 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Associated with 30 buildings and 462 units across Brooklyn, Samy Brahimy is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans multiple neighborhoods including Fort Greene, Crown Heights, and Downtown Brooklyn. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1880s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments, providing some affordable housing options in a diverse market. 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.

Recent tenant feedback on buildings managed by Samy Brahimy highlights well-maintained, clean properties with responsive and accommodating management teams. Residents appreciate spacious, renovated units with good pest control and effective heating. Friendly neighbors and doormen contribute to a positive community feel. However, ongoing issues include noise in street-facing apartments, laundry room crowding, occasional brown water, and inconsistent responsiveness at some locations—particularly 200 Schermerhorn Street. Some tenants cite management’s need for improved professionalism and building upkeep, including better handling of aggressive staff and facility repairs. Overall, expect attentive management with room for infrastructural and service enhancements.

Reviews

Former tenant·31 minutes ago

Great building to live in

Pros

Rent stabilized pricing Doorman and great super Spacious apartments Very accommodating management that will work with you Very easy access to public transportation and parks Gym

Cons

If you have a street facing apartment it can be very loud Laundry room can be crowded and sometimes the downstairs laundromat will take up the machines

Advice to the owners

Limit the laundromat from using the machines

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Large units, decent building

Pros

Kind and responsive supers and landlords, huge units, good neighbors, amazing pest control, renovated bathrooms and kitchens

Cons

No control over temperature in units, very little air circulation in restroom

Buildings associated with SAMY BRAHIMY

  • 112 South Portland Avenue
    Good cause

    112 South Portland Avenue

    Fort Greene

  • 661 Classon Avenue
    Good cause

    661 Classon Avenue

    Crown Heights

  • 686 Fulton Street

    686 Fulton Street

    Fort Greene

  • 659 Classon Avenue
    Good cause

    659 Classon Avenue

    Crown Heights

112 South Portland Avenue
Good cause

112 South Portland Avenue

Fort Greene

661 Classon Avenue
Good cause

661 Classon Avenue

Crown Heights

686 Fulton Street

686 Fulton Street

Fort Greene

659 Classon Avenue
Good cause

659 Classon Avenue

Crown Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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 average0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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

FAQs

Samy Brahimy has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 18 reviews.

Buildings managed by Samy Brahimy average 0.01 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

78% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Samy Brahimy would recommend living there.

Samy Brahimy has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Samy Brahimy has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Samy Brahimy has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

73% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Samy Brahimy approve of how it is run.

Samy Brahimy owns or manages 30 buildings totalling 462 units.

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Samy Brahimy

Shareholder·30 buildings·462 units
4.3

18 reviews

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