What do tenants say about Ben Schwadel?

Ben Schwadel has an average tenant rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Ben Schwadel have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ben Schwadel average 0.9 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ben Schwadel?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ben Schwadel would recommend living there.

Has Ben Schwadel had any evictions?

Ben Schwadel has 7 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Ben Schwadel own or manage?

Ben Schwadel owns or manages 1 building totalling 55 units.

Is Ben Schwadel responsive to tenants?

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

Has Ben Schwadel had any litigation cases?

Ben Schwadel has 26 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Ben Schwadel

Site Manager·1 building·55 units

2.4

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ben Schwadel

Ben Schwadel is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 7 evictions, 50 open violations, and 26 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 55 units across Manhattan, Ben Schwadel is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1910s. The portfolio is concentrated in Central Harlem in Manhattan. The building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. 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.

Recent reviews of buildings under Ben Schwadel indicate properties often offer affordable, rent-stabilized housing in convenient locations. However, management responsiveness is frequently criticized, with slow repairs and patchwork fixes common, especially concerning heating and water issues. Cleanliness and pest control also appear problematic, with roach sightings and minimal upkeep noted. Tenants report the building staff, including supers, are often unavailable during emergencies, leaving residents reliant on city services. Noise levels and neighbor relations vary but tend toward average. Overall, renters caution that while the location and pricing may appeal, the management's lack of prompt and thorough maintenance may impact living comfort.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Slow to make repairs

Pros

Good location, one of the only spots in the location with relatively affordable housing for folks on a budget as several apartments are rent-stabilized

Cons

Slow to make meaningful repairs -- my ceiling leaked multiple times and patched up but the leak wasn't addressed for months and then when it was, it took several weeks to fix and plug the giant hole in the ceiling of my bathroom

Advice to the owners

Stop trying to force rent-stabilized tenants out with inattentive and irregular maintenance

Former tenant·5 months ago

An OK building

Pros

It’s rent controlled, neighbors are decent and close to the multiple subway lines

Cons

Dirty and you will regularly see roaches crawling around. Super and management are slow to respond. Heat is terrible and regularly out.

Buildings associated with BEN SCHWADEL

Rent-stabilized
2173 7 Avenue
2.4(4)
Central Harlem

Rent-stabilized

2173 7 Avenue

2.4(4)

Central Harlem

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 average0.90Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

24Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

22Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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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Ben Schwadel

Site Manager·1 building·55 units

2.4

4 reviews