What do tenants say about Michael Katz?

Michael Katz has an average tenant rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Katz have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Katz?

86% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Katz would recommend living there.

Is Michael Katz responsive to tenants?

86% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Katz approve of how it is run.

Has Michael Katz had any litigation cases?

Michael Katz has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Is Michael Katz on the worst landlords list?

Michael Katz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Michael Katz had any evictions?

Michael Katz has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Michael Katz own or manage?

Michael Katz owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 104 units.

Michael Katz

Shareholder·8 buildings·104 units

4.4

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Katz

Michael Katz is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.4/5 across 7 reviews, with 86% recommending their buildings and 86% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 5 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 31, 2026. Across Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Gramercy Park, and Nolita in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Michael Katz is a shareholder associated with 8 buildings and 104 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The buildings were mostly built between the 1850s and 1930s, reflecting a broad range of historical construction. The portfolio consists primarily of low-rise buildings. A majority 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.

Tenants report mixed experiences with MICHAEL KATZ's buildings. Several Brooklyn properties, especially on Clark Street and Lafayette Avenue, are praised for cleanliness, well-managed garbage, strong water pressure, responsive management, and friendly neighbors, contributing to a positive living environment. However, the Manhattan location at 21 Gramercy Park South faces criticism for pest problems, unresponsive superintendents, and inconsistent heating. Managerial responsiveness appears strong in Brooklyn buildings with attentive supers, but less so in Manhattan. Noise levels vary but are generally acceptable. Suggestions include pest control improvements, completing ongoing maintenance, and adding amenities like laundry facilities and tenant lounges to further enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great location but not worth it

Pros

Great location Spacious studio apartments Elevator always working

Cons

Unresponsive super Expect to see 2-3 roaches a week in the main lobby and your apartment

Advice to the owners

Get a new super and fumigate the building

Former tenant·3 months ago

Really great building!

Pros

Amazing location, quiet street, nice neighbors.

Cons

Living on an air shaft.

Advice to the owners

Turn part of the basement into a tenant lounge!

Buildings associated with MICHAEL KATZ

Rent-stabilized

119 Lafayette Avenue

Fort Greene

Rent-stabilized

36 Clark Street

4.9(4)

Brooklyn Heights

Rent-stabilized

21 Gramercy Park South

3.3(1)

Gramercy Park

Rent-stabilized

123 Lafayette Avenue

Fort Greene

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 average0.04Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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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Michael Katz

Shareholder·8 buildings·104 units

4.4

7 reviews