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Ken Gerstenfeld

Agent·1 building·40 units
4.3

5 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
10
Litigation cases

About Ken Gerstenfeld

Ken Gerstenfeld is a mixed-profile agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 5 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 10 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Across Hamilton Heights in Manhattan, Ken Gerstenfeld is an agent associated with 1 building and 40 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Hamilton Heights. The building was built in the 1910s and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Ken Gerstenfeld indicate a strong emphasis on cleanliness and effective property management. Residents commend the landlord's responsiveness and the helpfulness of the maintenance staff, fostering a positive living environment with friendly neighbors. However, there are occasional concerns regarding noise levels and prolonged maintenance issues, including elevator problems and heat inconsistencies. The overall sentiment is favorable, with many recommending the buildings for their well-maintained amenities and attentive management. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing communication and addressing maintenance delays more promptly.

Reviews

Former tenant·39 seconds ago

Great Landlord- I miss it!

Pros

Owner who really cares about his properties, always clean and always responsive.

Cons

Nothing regarding building - some other buildings in area are less well maintained but this building is a gem!

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Best option in area

Pros

Communal spaces cleaned at least weekly, management responsive for the most part except for when my ceiling collapsed into my bathtub

Cons

Can be loud but expected

Buildings associated with KEN GERSTENFELD

  • 605 West 142 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    605 West 142 Street

    4.3(5)

    Hamilton Heights

605 West 142 Street
Rent-stabilized

605 West 142 Street

4.3(5)

Hamilton Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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

FAQs

Ken Gerstenfeld has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ken Gerstenfeld would recommend living there.

Ken Gerstenfeld has 10 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Ken Gerstenfeld has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ken Gerstenfeld approve of how it is run.

Ken Gerstenfeld owns or manages 1 building totalling 40 units.

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Ken Gerstenfeld

Agent·1 building·40 units
4.3

5 reviews

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