What do tenants say about Menachem Augenstein?

Menachem Augenstein has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Menachem Augenstein have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Menachem Augenstein average 1.58 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Menachem Augenstein?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Menachem Augenstein would recommend living there.

Is Menachem Augenstein on the worst landlords list?

Menachem Augenstein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Menachem Augenstein had any litigation cases?

Menachem Augenstein has 10 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Menachem Augenstein responsive to tenants?

75% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Menachem Augenstein approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Menachem Augenstein own or manage?

Menachem Augenstein owns or manages 1 building totalling 48 units.

Has Menachem Augenstein had any evictions?

Menachem Augenstein has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Menachem Augenstein

Agent·1 building·48 units

3.2

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Menachem Augenstein

Menachem Augenstein is a mixed-profile agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 75% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 76 open violations, and 10 litigation cases. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 48 units across Manhattan, Menachem Augenstein is an agent responsible for a portfolio that spans construction from the 1920s, reflecting a specific period of development. The portfolio is concentrated in West Harlem in Manhattan. The building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great Harlem home

Pros

Lovely people, lot's of veteran tenants who are friendly and considerate and look out for one another

Cons

Kids tend to loiter and smoke in the hallway, it's harmless but annoying

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Good area, medicare apartment

Pros

Nice apartment by the park. Updated nice kitchen.

Cons

Always has flooding/leaks. Super not very responsive.

Buildings associated with MENACHEM AUGENSTEIN

Rent-stabilized
409 West 129 Street
3.2(4)
West Harlem

Rent-stabilized

409 West 129 Street

3.2(4)

West Harlem

Building ratings

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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 average1.58Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

20Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

46Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class 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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