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Bruce Ratner

Head Officer·13 buildings·317 units
3.7

30 reviews

Highlights

6
Evictions
7
Litigation cases

About Bruce Ratner

Bruce Ratner is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 30 reviews, with 64% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 41 open violations, and 7 litigation cases. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Associated with 13 buildings and 317 units across Brooklyn and Manhattan, Bruce Ratner is a head officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 2000s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Manhattan, including Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Clinton Hill, and the East Village. The buildings are primarily mid-rise and about 85 percent 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

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Bruce Ratner reveal a mixed experience. While residents appreciate the great neighbors, cleanliness, and modern amenities, there are significant concerns regarding management responsiveness and maintenance issues. Many reviews cite slow responses to reported problems, issues with heating, and recurrent pest control challenges, particularly with rats. Despite commendations for the staff and location, tenants express frustration over rising rents without corresponding improvements. Overall, tenants recommend caution due to inconsistent management quality, which sometimes undermines the potential for a positive living environment.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good for the price

Pros

- Great neighbors and location. - Modern building and good rent stabilized price (until 2027). - Great views from the rooftop.

Cons

- Management is slow to respond to issues, but very responsive when they need something from you (like signing a renewal lease) - One of two doorman is almost never around and hiding in the storage room watching basketball reels on his phone. - Building had rat issues in the cellar level for years, but seems to have it under control now.

Former tenant·6 minutes ago

Clean place, no pests

Pros

Clean, zero pests

Cons

Can be noisy with door slamming, annoying buzzer system

Buildings associated with BRUCE RATNER

  • 129 North 3 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    129 North 3 Street

    Williamsburg

  • 139 North 3 Street

    139 North 3 Street

    Williamsburg

  • 250 Bedford Avenue

    250 Bedford Avenue

    3.3(3)

    Williamsburg

  • 500 Sterling Place
    Rent-stabilized

    500 Sterling Place

    3.8(11)

    Crown Heights

129 North 3 Street
Rent-stabilized

129 North 3 Street

Williamsburg

139 North 3 Street

139 North 3 Street

Williamsburg

250 Bedford Avenue

250 Bedford Avenue

3.3(3)

Williamsburg

500 Sterling Place
Rent-stabilized

500 Sterling Place

3.8(11)

Crown Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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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

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average0.12Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
12Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

19Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class 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

Bruce Ratner has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews.

Buildings managed by Bruce Ratner average 0.12 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

64% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Bruce Ratner would recommend living there.

Bruce Ratner has 7 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Bruce Ratner owns or manages 13 buildings totalling 317 units.

Bruce Ratner has 6 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Bruce Ratner has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Bruce Ratner approve of how it is run.

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Bruce Ratner

Head Officer·13 buildings·317 units
3.7

30 reviews

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