What do tenants say about Joseph Friedman?

Joseph Friedman has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Joseph Friedman have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joseph Friedman average 1.73 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joseph Friedman?

29% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Friedman would recommend living there.

Has Joseph Friedman had any litigation cases?

Joseph Friedman has 198 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Joseph Friedman on the worst landlords list?

Joseph Friedman has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Joseph Friedman had any evictions?

Joseph Friedman has 49 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Joseph Friedman own or manage?

Joseph Friedman owns or manages 13 buildings totalling 596 units.

Is Joseph Friedman responsive to tenants?

15% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Friedman approve of how it is run.

Joseph Friedman

Head Officer·13 buildings·596 units

2.8

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

198

Litigation cases

About Joseph Friedman

Joseph Friedman is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 7 reviews, with 29% recommending their buildings and 15% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 49 evictions, 1034 open violations, and 198 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Joseph Friedman is a Head Officer associated with 13 buildings and 596 units across Brooklyn and The Bronx. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across both boroughs, including Prospect Park South, Concourse, East New York, Mt. Hope, Soundview, and Norwood. The buildings were built primarily in the 1960s, showcasing mid-rise structures. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews on buildings managed by Joseph Friedman indicate mixed management quality. Some tenants praise cleanliness, organized garbage management, and available supers who respond promptly to repairs. However, many report persistent pest problems, delayed or ignored maintenance requests, and overall building disrepair. Rent-stabilized buildings especially suffer from slow responsiveness and insufficient investment in upgrades. Noise levels and neighborhood safety vary, with complaints about loud neighbors and unsafe surroundings. Overall, renters highlight frustration with unaddressed issues and poor landlord attentiveness, though a few positive experiences underline the potential for improvement with increased management commitment.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 minutes ago

Needs to be renovated

Pros

Neighbors, close to train/bus lines

Cons

Pests, roof is always leaking into top floor apartments, front entry has not been remodeled and looks awful/dirty

Advice to the owners

Give your tenant some dignity and fix the issues in this building

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

In Constant Disrepair

Pros

Mostly kind neighbors.

Cons

Landlord does not care about the building. They have left many people’s apartments in constant disrepair and refuse to help anyone.

Advice to the owners

Start caring about your properties.

Buildings associated with JOSEPH FRIEDMAN

Rent-stabilized

1691 East 174 Street

Soundview

Rent-stabilized

1455 Walton Avenue

2.3(1)

Concourse

Rent-stabilized

1363 Findlay Avenue

Concourse

Rent-stabilized

1881 Morris Avenue

Mt. Hope

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.73Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

421Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

401Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

203Class A

Non-hazardous

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

9Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Joseph Friedman

Head Officer·13 buildings·596 units

2.8

7 reviews