What do tenants say about Harry Kotowitz?

Harry Kotowitz has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Harry Kotowitz have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Harry Kotowitz average 0.77 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Harry Kotowitz?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Harry Kotowitz would recommend living there.

Is Harry Kotowitz on the worst landlords list?

Harry Kotowitz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Harry Kotowitz had any litigation cases?

Harry Kotowitz has 18 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Harry Kotowitz had any evictions?

Harry Kotowitz has 6 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Harry Kotowitz responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Harry Kotowitz approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Harry Kotowitz own or manage?

Harry Kotowitz owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 70 units.

Harry Kotowitz

Head Officer·3 buildings·70 units

2.5

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Harry Kotowitz

Harry Kotowitz is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 2 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 54 open violations, and 18 litigation cases. Data last updated September 6, 2026. Across Hunts Point in The Bronx and Weeksville in Brooklyn, Harry Kotowitz is a Head Officer associated with 3 buildings and 70 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx and Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and are mostly 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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Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Good building overall

Pros

Clean, no one hanging out, the super that’s currently here is great and responsive.

Cons

Loud neighbor on my floor but the other floor seem quiet.

Advice to the owners

Make sure the camera works and make tenants aware of how they can see footage because someone keeps stealing packages

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

The worst place to live

Pros

None. Nothing good

Cons

The roof needs repairs. My apartment was leaking for 5 days and they dont want to fix it. There also lots of drugs activities .

Advice to the owners

install cameras on every floor.

Buildings associated with HARRY KOTOWITZ

Rent-stabilized

1483 Lincoln Place

3.6(1)

Weeksville

Rent-stabilized

889 Hunts Point Avenue

Hunts Point

Rent-stabilized

887 Hunts Point Avenue

1.4(1)

Hunts Point

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 average0.77Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

22Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

23Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

9Class 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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Harry Kotowitz

Head Officer·3 buildings·70 units

2.5

2 reviews