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Joseph Emile

Shareholder·3 buildings·85 units
2.6

2 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

4
Evictions
35
Litigation cases

About Joseph Emile

Joseph Emile is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 2 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 4 evictions, 1227 open violations, and 35 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Joseph Emile is a shareholder associated with a portfolio of 3 buildings and 85 units across Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods in Brooklyn, specifically Prospect Park South and Weeksville. The buildings were constructed between the 1910s and 1930s, reflecting a range of historical architectural styles. The buildings are mostly low-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. The portfolio is listed on Openigloo's 100 Worst Landlords list for 2025. This annual list is compiled by tenant advocates based on tenant reports and open-data records. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

It’s just okay

Pros

the location is pretty okay it’s a neighborhood that is becoming gentrified. A lot of the cultural aspects are still there but there are new developments popping up.

Cons

super unresponsive about issues in the building. Elevator breaks down every other month or day.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

34th Worst Landlord In NYC!

Pros

accessible to public transportation, public schools, and shopping

Cons

No parking! Gentrification & forced displacement, loss indigenous community.

Buildings associated with JOSEPH EMILE

  • 229 East 18 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    229 East 18 Street

    2.6(2)

    Prospect Park South

  • 1181 Eastern Parkway
    Rent-stabilized

    1181 Eastern Parkway

    Weeksville

  • 1187 Eastern Parkway
    Rent-stabilized

    1187 Eastern Parkway

    Weeksville

229 East 18 Street
Rent-stabilized

229 East 18 Street

2.6(2)

Prospect Park South

1181 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized

1181 Eastern Parkway

Weeksville

1187 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized

1187 Eastern Parkway

Weeksville

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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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 average14.43Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
368Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

676Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

181Class A
Non-hazardous

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

2Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Joseph Emile has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

Buildings managed by Joseph Emile average 14.43 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Emile would recommend living there.

Joseph Emile was ranked #15 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2025.

Joseph Emile has 4 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Emile approve of how it is run.

Joseph Emile owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 85 units.

Joseph Emile has 35 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Joseph Emile

Shareholder·3 buildings·85 units
2.6

2 reviews

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