What do tenants say about Ken Saperstein?

Ken Saperstein has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ken Saperstein?

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ken Saperstein would recommend living there.

Has Ken Saperstein had any evictions?

Ken Saperstein has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Ken Saperstein on the worst landlords list?

Ken Saperstein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Ken Saperstein responsive to tenants?

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ken Saperstein approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Ken Saperstein own or manage?

Ken Saperstein owns or manages 1 building totalling 138 units.

Has Ken Saperstein had any litigation cases?

Ken Saperstein has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Ken Saperstein

Officer·1 building·138 units

4.2

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ken Saperstein

Ken Saperstein is a well-regarded and reliable officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 6 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 0 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Across South Harlem in Manhattan, Ken Saperstein is an officer associated with 1 building and 138 units. The portfolio is concentrated in South Harlem in Manhattan. The building was built in 2003 and is classified as a mid-rise. 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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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback on buildings managed by Ken Saperstein indicates a generally friendly, family-oriented environment with helpful doormen and a strong sense of community. Many appreciate the responsiveness of management and maintenance, especially concerning pests and building cleanliness. However, pest control is inconsistent, with some periods of significant infestation reported. Some common areas like laundry rooms and gyms need updates and better upkeep. Complaints about certain staff behavior and occasional unresponsiveness from the rental company highlight areas for improvement. Overall, residents value the rent-stabilized units and neighborhood convenience but suggest enhanced pest management and staff professionalism would greatly improve tenant experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Great building, friendly staff

Pros

Great apartments, staff is friendly and helpful, responsive maintenance and pest control (some years better than others). Highly recommend

Cons

Building mostly stays on top of cockroach extermination, but occasionally exterminator has been a no show and infestations would get bad in those times

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

a roach motel

Pros

some great neighbors, thomas at the front desk is a sweetheart, sort of convenient.

Cons

some terrible neighbors, trash room on each floor attracts pests with these weird open bins, roaches in the hallway, roaches on the elevator panel, roaches in the elevator, roaches in my apartment

Advice to the owners

pleaaaaase fix the roach + trash problem. i know all of nyc has some roaches but we forreal have an infestation.

Buildings associated with KEN SAPERSTEIN

Rent-stabilized
279 West 117 Street
4.2(6)
South Harlem

Rent-stabilized

279 West 117 Street

4.2(6)

South Harlem

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Ken Saperstein

Officer·1 building·138 units

4.2

6 reviews