What do tenants say about Janet Tepfer?

Janet Tepfer has an average tenant rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

How many violations does Janet Tepfer have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Janet Tepfer average 0.83 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Janet Tepfer?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Janet Tepfer would recommend living there.

Is Janet Tepfer responsive to tenants?

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Janet Tepfer approve of how it is run.

Has Janet Tepfer had any evictions?

Janet Tepfer has 10 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Janet Tepfer had any litigation cases?

Janet Tepfer has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Janet Tepfer own or manage?

Janet Tepfer owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 122 units.

Is Janet Tepfer on the worst landlords list?

Janet Tepfer has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Janet Tepfer

Shareholder·2 buildings·122 units

2.4

12 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Janet Tepfer

Janet Tepfer is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 12 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 10 evictions, 102 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Janet Tepfer is a shareholder associated with 2 buildings and 122 units across Prospect Park South in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Prospect Park South in Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1950s and are primarily mid-rise. All 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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Janet Tepfer reveal significant concerns about safety, pest infestations, and slow owner responsiveness. Many report cockroaches, mice, mold, and lackluster maintenance, notably heat and water issues, along with recurring safety threats from problematic tenants that owners allegedly neglect. While some appreciate convenient locations near transit and parks, good water pressure, and helpful building staff, numerous renters do not recommend the properties due to ongoing management deficiencies. Overall, expect outdated, often unsafe buildings with subpar upkeep and unresponsive landlord intervention, especially regarding tenant safety and pest control, highlighting critical management improvements needed.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Terrible Place to Live

Pros

Nice location by the train, very kind and responsive super

Cons

Roaches, mice, loud neighbors

Advice to the owners

Take care of the pest problem

Former tenant·45 minutes ago

Weird vibes but cheap

Pros

Cheap as hell Near Park and Train

Cons

Pretty much everything else

Buildings associated with JANET TEPFER

Rent-stabilized

1829 Caton Avenue

2.1(4)

Prospect Park South

Rent-stabilized

48 St Pauls Place

2.6(8)

Prospect Park South

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 average0.83Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

29Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

54Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

19Class 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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Janet Tepfer

Shareholder·2 buildings·122 units

2.4

12 reviews