What do tenants say about Marvin Hellman?

Marvin Hellman has an average tenant rating of 4.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

How many violations does Marvin Hellman have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Marvin Hellman average 0.12 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Marvin Hellman?

90% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Marvin Hellman would recommend living there.

Is Marvin Hellman on the worst landlords list?

Marvin Hellman has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Marvin Hellman had any evictions?

Marvin Hellman has 10 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Marvin Hellman had any litigation cases?

Marvin Hellman has 10 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Marvin Hellman own or manage?

Marvin Hellman owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 209 units.

Is Marvin Hellman responsive to tenants?

70% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Marvin Hellman approve of how it is run.

Marvin Hellman

Head Officer·11 buildings·209 units

4.0

10 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Marvin Hellman

Marvin Hellman is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.0/5 across 10 reviews, with 90% recommending their buildings and 70% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 10 evictions, 26 open violations, and 10 litigation cases. Data last updated August 25, 2026. Marvin Hellman is a Head Officer associated with 11 buildings and 209 units across Kensington, Gravesend, Prospect Heights, Hudson Heights, Crown Heights, Sheepshead Bay, and Flatbush in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s. The portfolio is mostly low-rise. Approximately 64 percent 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.

Tenants renting buildings managed by Marvin Hellman generally find the properties well-located with responsive management and attentive supers who handle repairs efficiently. Cleanliness levels vary but are often satisfactory, especially in common areas. Garbage management is typically well organized. Heating and water pressure are mostly reliable, though some buildings experience issues with outdated laundry facilities and occasional heating inconsistencies. Pest control remains a concern in select buildings, with suggestions for fumigation. Noise levels tend to be moderate, influenced by building location. While most tenants approve of the management and recommend staying, a few recommend improvements in lobby maintenance, pest control, and infrastructure upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Pretty solid building

Pros

The super is standard NYC super but he gets things done. Even though it was on Eastern Parkway noise was low

Cons

Lobby could have been nicer

Former tenant·18 minutes ago

well kept building

Pros

Super in building next door common hallways and entryway regularly cleaned Super would fix issues in the building, he was easy to communicate with over text