What do tenants say about Herman Rubin?

Herman Rubin has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

How many violations does Herman Rubin have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Herman Rubin average 0.11 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Herman Rubin?

53% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Herman Rubin would recommend living there.

Is Herman Rubin on the worst landlords list?

Herman Rubin has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Herman Rubin had any litigation cases?

Herman Rubin has 92 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Herman Rubin had any evictions?

Herman Rubin has 12 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Herman Rubin own or manage?

Herman Rubin owns or manages 18 buildings totalling 412 units.

Is Herman Rubin responsive to tenants?

39% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Herman Rubin approve of how it is run.

Herman Rubin

Head Officer·18 buildings·412 units

3.3

21 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Herman Rubin

Herman Rubin is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 21 reviews, with 53% recommending their buildings and 39% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 12 evictions, 46 open violations, and 92 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Associated with 18 buildings and 412 units across Manhattan, Herman Rubin is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including Washington Heights, Fort George, East Harlem, and Hudson Heights. The buildings are primarily mid-rise, showcasing a variety of architectural styles typical of early 20th-century development. About 94% of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments, contributing to the affordability of housing in the area. 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.

Tenant feedback on buildings managed by Herman Rubin reflects varied experiences. Some buildings are praised for cleanliness, responsive staff, and well-maintained lobbies, with neighbors often described as friendly and apartments spacious. However, many reviews highlight major concerns including poor pest control, unaddressed maintenance issues, noise problems, and inconsistent heating. Garbage management and building upkeep receive mixed mentions, with some citing raccoon infestations and cluttered trash areas. A recurrent criticism is slow or inadequate owner responsiveness, especially regarding urgent repairs and communication. While some tenants recommend the buildings for affordability and location, others warn of negligent management and unresolved building problems.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

2 yr tenant

Pros

Good rental rates, responsive management, laundry shared between buildings, packages always arrived safely, safe door

Cons

We had a leak that took a while to resolve

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Pretty bad building and terrible management

Pros

Cheap and sizeable apartment

Cons

The pipes are so unbelievably loud. It wakes my whole apartment up multiple times a night. Management is unbearable to work with. Truly terrible. They bug situation is also pretty bad and management doesnt care. You have to take care of it yourself. There is literally nothing that could happen that managment could care about- even when my ceiling was leaking and had mold growing I had to hound them to get it taken care of, which consited of them just paining over the water stains, and leaving the paint they chipped off all over the counter and floor. I could go on but you het the point.

Advice to the owners

Take care of the apartments. Be responsive when tenants tell you there's a problem. And call people back when you say you will so they don't have to chase you down for the smallest thing.