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Sam Berkowitz

Head Officer·3 buildings·22 units
2.9

6 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
14
Litigation cases

About Sam Berkowitz

Sam Berkowitz is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 6 reviews, with 17% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 111 open violations, and 14 litigation cases. Data last updated July 31, 2026. Sam Berkowitz is a Head Officer associated with 3 buildings and 22 units across Crown Heights and East Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s, reflecting early 20th century construction. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About one third 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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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for Sam Berkowitz's buildings consistently express dissatisfaction with management responsiveness and overall maintenance. Cleanliness and garbage management are recurrent issues, with many tenants reporting neglect and a lack of communication from the landlord. While the neighborhoods are generally praised for their location and neighborliness, significant concerns persist regarding unresolved safety issues, pests, and offensive maintenance delays. Many residents urge for improved management and prompt attention to repairs. Although the apartments may feature decent amenities, the prevailing sentiment suggests potential renters should be cautious and prepared for challenges with management before making a decision.

Reviews

Former tenant·51 seconds ago

Horrible negligent management

Pros

Wonderful neighborhood, great transportation options nearby, decently updated kitchen and bathroom fixtures.

Cons

Management is non-communicative, deferred maintenance has become massively problematic, most notably with increasing leaks in the roof. They do not respond to or resolve 311 complaints, landlord will try to call and avoid putting anything in writing. I’ve never even met or been connected with the super, I’m not even sure there is one! Street gets very rowdy, noisy, and trashed on open street days twice a month.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Negligent landlord and management

Pros

Location, neighbors, pet-friendly

Cons

Landlord and management blatantly ignores serious safety issues both in unit and in basement. Some of which include black mold, rats, and missing smoke detectors.

Advice to the owners

Get a new job.

Buildings associated with SAM BERKOWITZ

  • 707 Sterling Place
    Good cause

    707 Sterling Place

    2.9(2)

    Crown Heights

  • 728 Franklin Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    728 Franklin Avenue

    2.8(4)

    Crown Heights

  • 1035 Flushing Avenue
    Good cause

    1035 Flushing Avenue

    East Williamsburg

707 Sterling Place
Good cause

707 Sterling Place

2.9(2)

Crown Heights

728 Franklin Avenue
Rent-stabilized

728 Franklin Avenue

2.8(4)

Crown Heights

1035 Flushing Avenue
Good cause

1035 Flushing Avenue

East Williamsburg

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average5.04Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
10Class 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

50Class 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

Sam Berkowitz has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

Buildings managed by Sam Berkowitz average 5.04 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

17% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Sam Berkowitz would recommend living there.

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

Sam Berkowitz owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 22 units.

Sam Berkowitz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Sam Berkowitz has 14 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Sam Berkowitz has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Sam Berkowitz

Head Officer·3 buildings·22 units
2.9

6 reviews

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