What do tenants say about Bernard Friedman?

Bernard Friedman has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 62 reviews.

How many violations does Bernard Friedman have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Bernard Friedman average 0.05 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Bernard Friedman?

71% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Bernard Friedman would recommend living there.

Has Bernard Friedman had any evictions?

Bernard Friedman has 17 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Bernard Friedman responsive to tenants?

73% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Bernard Friedman approve of how it is run.

Is Bernard Friedman on the worst landlords list?

Bernard Friedman has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Bernard Friedman had any litigation cases?

Bernard Friedman has 13 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Bernard Friedman

Head Officer·27 buildings·934 units

3.7

62 reviews

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Evictions

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About Bernard Friedman

Bernard Friedman is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 62 reviews, with 71% recommending their buildings and 73% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 17 evictions, 50 open violations, and 13 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Across Lenox Hill, Yorkville, Upper East Side, Carnegie Hill, West Chelsea, and Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan, Bernard Friedman is a Head Officer associated with 27 buildings and 934 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings vary in age, spanning construction eras from the 1870s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for buildings managed by Bernard Friedman indicate a strong emphasis on cleanliness and well-organized garbage management, with many tenants praising the responsive and friendly staff, including doormen and maintenance. However, there are notable concerns regarding building condition, such as outdated appliances, insufficient amenities, and occasional pest issues. Some tenants have reported significant rent increases and the impact of new management practices that may disrupt tenant stability. Overall, while many residents appreciate the management's attentiveness and the generally positive living environment, some caution against rising rents and infrastructure challenges in select locations.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Great building with easy neighbors

Pros

Great super with fantastic location

Cons

Appliances are outdated

Former tenant·57 seconds ago

Nice building, busy neighorhood

Pros

Clean, helpful and friendly staff, great views, great transit access

Cons

Very busy towards 8th Ave, not so bad on 9th ave; amenities are minimal; elevators frequently broken

Buildings associated with BERNARD FRIEDMAN

Good cause

343 West 42 Street

Hell's Kitchen

Rent-stabilized

7 East 86 Street

Carnegie Hill

Good cause

401 West 22 Street

4.1(5)

West Chelsea

Rent-stabilized

235 East 83 Street

2.5(3)

Yorkville

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 average0.05Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

24Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

20Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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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