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M

Michael Katz

Shareholder·8 buildings·104 units
4.4

7 reviews

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1
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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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

  • 119 Lafayette Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    119 Lafayette Avenue

    Fort Greene

  • 36 Clark Street
    Rent-stabilized

    36 Clark Street

    4.9(4)

    Brooklyn Heights

  • 21 Gramercy Park South
    Rent-stabilized

    21 Gramercy Park South

    3.3(1)

    Gramercy Park

  • 123 Lafayette Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    123 Lafayette Avenue

    Fort Greene

119 Lafayette Avenue
Rent-stabilized

119 Lafayette Avenue

Fort Greene

36 Clark Street
Rent-stabilized

36 Clark Street

4.9(4)

Brooklyn Heights

21 Gramercy Park South
Rent-stabilized

21 Gramercy Park South

3.3(1)

Gramercy Park

123 Lafayette Avenue
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

M

Michael Katz

Shareholder·8 buildings·104 units
4.4

7 reviews

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