What do tenants say about Steven Engel?

Steven Engel has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Steven Engel have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Steven Engel average 0.35 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Steven Engel?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Steven Engel would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Steven Engel own or manage?

Steven Engel owns or manages 9 buildings totalling 112 units.

Is Steven Engel responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Steven Engel approve of how it is run.

Has Steven Engel had any litigation cases?

Steven Engel has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Steven Engel on the worst landlords list?

Steven Engel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Steven Engel

Head Officer·9 buildings·112 units

4.1

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Steven Engel

Steven Engel is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 40 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 6, 2026. Steven Engel is a Head Officer associated with 9 buildings and 112 units across Yorkville, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, and Stuyvesant Heights in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings were constructed between 1887 and 1931, indicating a variety of architectural styles. They are mostly low-rise buildings. About 89% of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Steven Engel reveal a mixed management experience. Tenants appreciate some well-maintained locations with responsive staff, quiet environments, and good building amenities. However, issues like inconsistent cleanliness, unpleasant odors in common areas, poor laundry facilities, and occasional pest concerns have been reported. While some residents find the owners and superintendents attentive, others describe the management as unresponsive and detached from tenant needs. The landlord’s approach appears uneven across properties, signaling room for improvement in tenant engagement, maintenance consistency, and overall responsiveness to enhance resident satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·53 seconds ago

Life at 308

Pros

Super location off 2nd avenue, the Q/4/5/6 is great

Cons

Smells terrible in the hallways, in front of building and the “lobby” The laundry room is almost disgusting and with 2 dryers and 2 washers, they are not working half the time

Advice to the owners

Pay attention to what people say

Former tenant·7 months ago

Great building very close to Q

Pros

Owner and super are responsive, good location, quiet area

Cons

Building is a little old with some weird quirks (no ventilation in bathroom)

Buildings associated with STEVEN ENGEL

Rent-stabilized

1166 Pacific Street

Crown Heights

Rent-stabilized

817 Park Place

Crown Heights

Rent-stabilized

308 East 85 Street

3.6(2)

Yorkville

Rent-stabilized

631 Eastern Parkway

Crown Heights

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 average0.35Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

9Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

18Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

13Class 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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Steven Engel

Head Officer·9 buildings·112 units

4.1

3 reviews