What do tenants say about Michael Kane?

Michael Kane has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Kane have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Kane?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Kane would recommend living there.

Is Michael Kane on the worst landlords list?

Michael Kane has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Michael Kane had any evictions?

Michael Kane has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Michael Kane responsive to tenants?

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

Has Michael Kane had any litigation cases?

Michael Kane has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Michael Kane own or manage?

Michael Kane owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 94 units.

Michael Kane

Shareholder·7 buildings·94 units

2.9

12 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Kane

Michael Kane is a modestly rated but responsible shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 12 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 68 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Across the East Village in Manhattan and Astoria in Queens, Michael Kane is a shareholder associated with 7 buildings and 94 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Queens. The buildings were constructed primarily between the 1890s and the 1920s, reflecting a historical range of architectural styles. The portfolio consists of primarily mid-rise buildings. About 71 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Michael Kane reveal a pattern of maintenance and management challenges. Tenants frequently report pest infestations, particularly with roaches and bedbugs, often unaddressed or downplayed by management. Cleanliness and garbage management receive mixed to poor marks, with buildings described as dirty and poorly maintained, including slow or inadequate repairs. Security concerns arise due to package theft and lack of front door lock reliability. The building superintendents are commonly described as rude, unapproachable, and sometimes harassing tenants, which further strains tenant-owner relations. Overall, renters caution prospective tenants about ongoing maintenance neglect and unprofessional management practices under Michael Kane.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

2 years review

Pros

Good location and the super is available to fix things when needed.

Cons

Front door of building sometimes isn’t locked and having issues with people stealing packages

Advice to the owners

Get camera intercom system for front door

Former tenant·48 minutes ago

Great Location, iffy building

Pros

Great location next to the park

Cons

Bedbug history They lied and said it wasn’t an issue when we signed the lease and that they had it handled, it’s not. It’s completely rapid throughout most of the building and the tenants are always on edge It’s brushed off when brought up to management Would absolutely beware that they are trying to down play it