What do tenants say about Frank Knispel?

Frank Knispel has an average tenant rating of 4.0 out of 5 across 43 reviews.

How many violations does Frank Knispel have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Frank Knispel average 0.14 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Frank Knispel?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Frank Knispel would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Frank Knispel own or manage?

Frank Knispel owns or manages 1 building totalling 532 units.

Is Frank Knispel responsive to tenants?

80% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Frank Knispel approve of how it is run.

Is Frank Knispel on the worst landlords list?

Frank Knispel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Frank Knispel had any litigation cases?

Frank Knispel has 11 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Frank Knispel had any evictions?

Frank Knispel has 6 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Frank Knispel

Site Manager·1 building·532 units

4.0

43 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Frank Knispel

Frank Knispel is a well-regarded and reliable site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.0/5 across 43 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 80% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 75 open violations, and 11 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Across Lenox Hill in Manhattan, Frank Knispel is a site manager associated with 1 building and 532 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1963 and is primarily high-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Frank Knispel suggest a mix of experiences. Tenants frequently praise the cleanliness, responsive doormen, and ample amenities, highlighting a comfortable living environment. However, many express concerns about the management's responsiveness to maintenance requests, with delays and inadequate communication being common complaints. While the cleanliness and pest control generally receive high marks, issues like inconsistent heating, remodeling delays, and rising rents provoke frustration among residents. Overall, Frank's properties appear attractive for their amenities and location, though prospective renters should be prepared for potential management challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Good Apt Builduing

Pros

Friendly people, clean, nice roof, nice doorman.

Cons

AC issues in summer.

Former tenant·1 week ago

Good apt building - not "luxury"

Pros

doormen are great, spacious apartments, nice lobby and elevators

Cons

Apartments are not in the best shape, we got ours dirty. AC goes down multiple times a year and it takes a while for them to fix

Buildings associated with FRANK KNISPEL

Rent-stabilized
Regency Towers
4.0(43)
Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

Regency Towers

4.0(43)

Lenox Hill

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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 average0.14Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

7Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

47Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

21Class 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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Frank Knispel

Site Manager·1 building·532 units

4.0

43 reviews

Frank Knispel

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