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Steven Hoffman

Head Officer·25 buildings·1414 units
4.3

28 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

Associated buildings are highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

Highlights

15
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

About Steven Hoffman

Steven Hoffman is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 28 reviews, with 65% recommending their buildings and 65% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 15 evictions, 92 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Across Chelsea, the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, Fort Greene, West Chelsea, Greenwich Village, Tribeca, and Hudson Yards in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Steven Hoffman is a head officer associated with 25 buildings and 1,414 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings were constructed between 1867 and 1964, reflecting a range of architectural styles and periods. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Steven Hoffman reveals a mixed experience. While many residents appreciate the cleanliness and tidiness of the buildings, there are significant concerns about management responsiveness and maintenance quality. Complaints frequently mention slow responses, issues with pest control, and communication breakdowns. Mixed reviews on heating and noise levels also surface. Many tenants highlight the nice superintendents and friendly neighbors. Despite some positive aspects like good water pressure and cleanliness, the overall sentiment suggests a pressing need for management to address responsiveness issues and improve tenant relations.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Not bad but not good

Pros

Ok maintained but not great

Cons

Mean super and slow to respond and help

Former tenant·just now

Altogether was satisfied living on 55east9thstreet, can be managed better

Pros

Clean, Nice doorman

Cons

No enforcement of common spaces house rules Sometimes forget to notify on changes in the building Disorganized staff

Advice to the owners

Self explanatory

Buildings associated with STEVEN HOFFMAN

  • 323 West 29 Street
    Good cause

    323 West 29 Street

    Chelsea

  • 139 West   72 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    139 West 72 Street

    Upper West Side

  • 55 East 9 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    55 East 9 Street

    4.4(2)

    Greenwich Village

  • 40 E 9 St
    Rent-stabilized

    40 E 9 St

    3.8(1)

    Greenwich Village

323 West 29 Street
Good cause

323 West 29 Street

Chelsea

139 West   72 Street
Rent-stabilized

139 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

55 East 9 Street
Rent-stabilized

55 East 9 Street

4.4(2)

Greenwich Village

40 E 9 St
Rent-stabilized

40 E 9 St

3.8(1)

Greenwich Village

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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

-

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 average0.06Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
20Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

51Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

21Class 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

Steven Hoffman has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 28 reviews.

Buildings managed by Steven Hoffman average 0.06 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

65% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Steven Hoffman would recommend living there.

Steven Hoffman owns or manages 25 buildings totalling 1414 units.

65% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Steven Hoffman approve of how it is run.

Steven Hoffman has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Steven Hoffman has 15 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Steven Hoffman

Head Officer·25 buildings·1414 units
4.3

28 reviews

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