What do tenants say about Fred Gelfand?

Fred Gelfand has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Fred Gelfand have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Fred Gelfand average 1.65 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Fred Gelfand?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Fred Gelfand would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Fred Gelfand own or manage?

Fred Gelfand owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 32 units.

Is Fred Gelfand on the worst landlords list?

Fred Gelfand has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Fred Gelfand responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Fred Gelfand approve of how it is run.

Has Fred Gelfand had any evictions?

Fred Gelfand has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Fred Gelfand

Head Officer·7 buildings·32 units

3.5

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Fred Gelfand

Fred Gelfand is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 6 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 53 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Fred Gelfand is a Head Officer associated with 7 buildings and 32 units across Williamsburg and East Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in East Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and 1930s and consist mostly of low-rise structures. About 43% 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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Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great location, old building

Pros

Great location, fairy quiet

Cons

Thin walls, ants, centipedes, roaches, rats, unresponsive landlord

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

great location, funky (in a good way) building

Pros

love the cool outdoor courtyard, responsive landlords

Cons

shower heat/cold super super sensitive, slightly older building with the hallways not that well kept

Buildings associated with FRED GELFAND

Rent-stabilized

257 1/2 Powers Street

East Williamsburg

Good cause

12 Stagg Street

3.4(2)

Williamsburg

Good cause

45 Withers Street

3.5(1)

Williamsburg

Good cause

12 Rear Stagg Street

Williamsburg

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Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

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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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.65Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

34Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

12Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Fred Gelfand

Head Officer·7 buildings·32 units

3.5

6 reviews