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Brian Elgart

Joint Owner·11 buildings·97 units
3.2

26 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
6
Litigation cases

About Brian Elgart

Brian Elgart is a mixed-profile joint owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 26 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 43% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 4 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated October 28, 2026. Brian Elgart is a joint owner associated with 11 buildings and 97 units across Park Slope, Cobble Hill, the Upper West Side, and Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between the 1840s and the 1920s, resulting in a range that reflects significant historical development. The median building category is mostly low-rise. About a quarter of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. 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

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of properties managed by Brian Elgart reveal a concerning trend regarding management practices. Many tenants find the buildings poorly maintained, with frequent pest issues and inadequate responsiveness from the landlord. Positive comments about location and some neighbors are overshadowed by complaints of unresponsive management and continued issues with garbage and cleanliness. A few tenants reported satisfactory experiences, citing quick maintenance responses, but these instances are notably overshadowed by a general consensus urging potential renters to reconsider, particularly due to instances of intimidation and lack of basic care for tenant needs. Overall, caution is advisable when dealing with this landlord.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Nice at first, then problems revealed

Pros

The renovations were nice and good area.

Cons

Super was completely unresponsive and useless. No one did anything right, cut corners. Also tried to scam us at the end. Had rats and mice, leaks and water damage. Bad Mold in the bathroom and laundry.

Advice to the owners

Get a better super and take care of the building

Former tenant·1 month ago

390 2nd street review

Pros

A Good location

Cons

Shared laundry machines in basement not always functional. Maintenance was difficult to get timely and super was not responsive.

Buildings associated with BRIAN ELGART

  • 390 2 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    390 2 Street

    3.4(14)

    Park Slope

  • 30 Cheever Place
    Rent-stabilized

    30 Cheever Place

    4.5(3)

    Cobble Hill

  • 148 Willow Street
    Good cause

    148 Willow Street

    Brooklyn Heights

  • 358 Henry Street
    Good cause

    358 Henry Street

    2.6(2)

    Cobble Hill

390 2 Street
Rent-stabilized

390 2 Street

3.4(14)

Park Slope

30 Cheever Place
Rent-stabilized

30 Cheever Place

4.5(3)

Cobble Hill

148 Willow Street
Good cause

148 Willow Street

Brooklyn Heights

358 Henry Street
Good cause

358 Henry Street

2.6(2)

Cobble Hill

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

-

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 average0.04Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

3Class 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

Brian Elgart has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 26 reviews.

Buildings managed by Brian Elgart average 0.04 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Brian Elgart would recommend living there.

Brian Elgart has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Brian Elgart owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 97 units.

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

Brian Elgart has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Brian Elgart has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Brian Elgart

Joint Owner·11 buildings·97 units
3.2

26 reviews

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