What do tenants say about Soonbin Kim?

Soonbin Kim has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Soonbin Kim have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Soonbin Kim average 0.72 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Soonbin Kim?

63% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Soonbin Kim would recommend living there.

Is Soonbin Kim on the worst landlords list?

Soonbin Kim has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Soonbin Kim own or manage?

Soonbin Kim owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 48 units.

Has Soonbin Kim had any litigation cases?

Soonbin Kim has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Has Soonbin Kim had any evictions?

Soonbin Kim has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Soonbin Kim responsive to tenants?

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

Soonbin Kim

Shareholder·4 buildings·48 units

3.5

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Soonbin Kim

Soonbin Kim is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 8 reviews, with 63% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 36 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Across Williamsburg, Crown Heights, and Fort Greene in Brooklyn, Soonbin Kim is a shareholder associated with 4 buildings and 48 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings were constructed between 1915 and 2006, reflecting multiple generations of development. They are mostly low-rise buildings. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Soonbin Kim indicate a mixed experience. Residents appreciate the spacious apartments and attentive management, particularly in responsive situations, but there are notable concerns about maintenance and pest control. Several tenants reported issues with heat and water pressure, alongside recurring pest problems. Cleanliness, especially in common areas, has been highlighted as needing improvement. While many appreciate the building's location and amenities, inconsistent management responses and the frequency of pest issues suggest that potential renters should proceed with caution regarding maintenance responsiveness. Overall, the properties offer potential but require management commitment to address ongoing concerns.

Reviews

Former tenant·39 minutes ago

Current tenants in the building

Pros

Nice size apartment with a lot of space. Good sized bedrooms and bathrooms.

Cons

There was a few bugs and cockroaches when we moved in and had to get the exterminator to come

Former tenant·15 minutes ago

Nice enough but bad landlord

Pros

Big windows, balconies

Cons

Water pressure is really bad. You have to beg for maintenance and they don’t even always come to fix what you need.

Advice to the owners

Please actually respond to the tenants needs when they make maintenance requests.

Buildings associated with SOONBIN KIM

Rent-stabilized

816 Dean Street

Crown Heights

Rent-stabilized

331 Keap Street

3.0(6)

Williamsburg

Good cause

818 Dean Street

3.9(2)

Crown Heights

Good cause

73 South Oxford Street

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 average0.72Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

25Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class 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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Soonbin Kim

Shareholder·4 buildings·48 units

3.5

8 reviews