What do tenants say about Mendel Gold?

Mendel Gold has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 26 reviews.

How many violations does Mendel Gold have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Mendel Gold average 5.6 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Mendel Gold?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Mendel Gold would recommend living there.

Is Mendel Gold responsive to tenants?

47% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Mendel Gold approve of how it is run.

Has Mendel Gold had any evictions?

Mendel Gold has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Mendel Gold on the worst landlords list?

Mendel Gold was ranked #67 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2025.

How many buildings does Mendel Gold own or manage?

Mendel Gold owns or manages 20 buildings totalling 110 units.

Has Mendel Gold had any litigation cases?

Mendel Gold has 29 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Mendel Gold

Corporate Owner·20 buildings·110 units

3.1

26 reviews

Worst landlord

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

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Mendel Gold

Mendel Gold is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 26 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 47% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 616 open violations, and 29 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Associated with 20 buildings and 110 units across Brooklyn and The Bronx, Mendel Gold is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1890s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and The Bronx. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About 20 percent 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. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants renting from MENDEL GOLD's buildings often find good locations and spacious apartments with some nice amenities like rooftops and gyms. While many approve of the owner's responsiveness and recommend the buildings, significant complaints persist about inconsistent maintenance, pest problems, heating issues, and occasional flooding. Management responsiveness varies, with some renters praising swift fixes and others reporting neglect and unprofessional behavior. Noise levels and neighbor quality fluctuate by building, and some renters note that rent increases occur despite service shortcomings. Overall, expect a mix of updated spaces and utility but be prepared for management challenges and occasional upkeep delays.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Pretty good place

Pros

Location, large, room size

Cons

Low light, loud

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

You could do a lot worse

Pros

Rent stabilized, great view from roof, good location on the subway

Cons

Basement laundry isn't great, lower floor units have more problems.

Buildings associated with MENDEL GOLD

Rent-stabilized

262 Sullivan Place

Crown Heights

Good cause

1027 Garage President Street

Crown Heights

346 Grand Street

3.1(1)

Williamsburg

264 Sullivan Pl

3.7(6)

Crown Heights

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 average5.60Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

132Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

298Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

169Class A

Non-hazardous

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

17Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Mendel Gold

Corporate Owner·20 buildings·110 units

3.1

26 reviews