What do tenants say about Peter Chernoff?

Peter Chernoff has an average tenant rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Peter Chernoff have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Peter Chernoff average 0.58 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Peter Chernoff?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Peter Chernoff would recommend living there.

Has Peter Chernoff had any evictions?

Peter Chernoff has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Peter Chernoff own or manage?

Peter Chernoff owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 29 units.

Is Peter Chernoff on the worst landlords list?

Peter Chernoff has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Peter Chernoff had any litigation cases?

Peter Chernoff has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Peter Chernoff responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Peter Chernoff approve of how it is run.

Peter Chernoff

Shareholder·11 buildings·29 units

4.5

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Peter Chernoff

Peter Chernoff is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 17 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 5, 2026. Across Bushwick, Ridgewood, and Red Hook in Brooklyn and Queens, Peter Chernoff is a shareholder associated with 11 buildings and 29 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens. The buildings were built primarily in the 1910s and 1920s, reflecting a historical architectural style. The buildings are mostly low-rise. A small share of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants renting buildings managed by Peter Chernoff commend the generally well-maintained apartments featuring updated appliances, good heating, and effective pest control. The locations offer convenient commutes and quiet, tucked-away spaces, although some older buildings have thin walls and occasionally encounter street-level rodent presence. Garbage management and cleanliness are usually well handled. Owners are generally responsive and solid, with renters appreciating timely communication. Suggested improvements include venting laundry dryers to the outside and enhanced outdoor weed and property upkeep. While neighbors are often friendly, some tenants advise caution regarding certain neighbor interactions. Overall, tenants recommend these properties for their comfort and management reliability.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 months ago

Nice place to live, some things to watch out for

Pros

Great appliances, good commute to the ML and J trains, back patio access, well maintained, heat is controllable, washer/dryer in unit, no pests inside apartment, rear building is tucked away and quiet

Cons

Good amount of rats on this street (not too much of a problem since they don’t get inside), washer and dryer do not vent outside so it does cause concerns

Advice to the owners

Owner is solid, just vent the dryer to the outside

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Good Place to Live

Pros

Quiet and renovated unit

Cons

Older building, thin walls.

Advice to the owners

Better management of weeds outside building

Buildings associated with PETER CHERNOFF

Good cause

1812 Garage Greene Avenue

Ridgewood

Good cause

259 1/2 Melrose Street

Bushwick

Good cause

173 1/2 Troutman Street

Bushwick

Rent-stabilized

312 Suydam Street

Bushwick

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 average0.58Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

14Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Peter Chernoff

Shareholder·11 buildings·29 units

4.5

3 reviews