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Isaac Bernstein

Head Officer·5 buildings·176 units
2.5

13 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
38
Litigation cases

About Isaac Bernstein

Isaac Bernstein is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 13 reviews, with 8% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 187 open violations, and 38 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Associated with 5 buildings and 176 units across Brooklyn, Isaac Bernstein is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Isaac Bernstein consistently report poor management characterized by unresponsiveness to maintenance and tenant concerns. Common issues include pest infestations (rats, mice, roaches), inadequate heating especially in winter, unsanitary conditions, and security deposit disputes. Garbage management and cleanliness are frequently rated very low, with tenants citing persistent filth and foul odors in common areas. Despite some positive remarks about location and friendly neighbors, the overall management fails to address critical repairs promptly, contributing to a low quality of living environment. Renters express frustration and caution against leasing in these buildings due to neglect and lack of respect from management.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Absolutely avoid if you can

Pros

Location is great, convenient unit layout

Cons

Dirty, nasty neighbors on the second floor, pests everywhere

Advice to the owners

Respond to tenant complaints as there are many

Former tenant·59 minutes ago

Sketchy landlord and vermin

Pros

Amazing location Spacious for price

Cons

Gross, mice and roaches Packages get stolen Landlord seems to not exist

Advice to the owners

Get exterminators into all the old units

Buildings associated with ISAAC BERNSTEIN

  • 286 South 2 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    286 South 2 Street

    3.3(2)

    Williamsburg

  • 193 Ross Street
    Rent-stabilized

    193 Ross Street

    Williamsburg

  • 4109 15 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    4109 15 Avenue

    Borough Park

  • 393 Hewes Street
    Rent-stabilized

    393 Hewes Street

    1.7(7)

    Williamsburg

286 South 2 Street
Rent-stabilized

286 South 2 Street

3.3(2)

Williamsburg

193 Ross Street
Rent-stabilized

193 Ross Street

Williamsburg

4109 15 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

4109 15 Avenue

Borough Park

393 Hewes Street
Rent-stabilized

393 Hewes Street

1.7(7)

Williamsburg

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.06Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
65Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

98Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

24Class 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

FAQs

Isaac Bernstein has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

Buildings managed by Isaac Bernstein average 1.06 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

8% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Isaac Bernstein would recommend living there.

Isaac Bernstein has 38 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Isaac Bernstein approve of how it is run.

Isaac Bernstein has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Isaac Bernstein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Isaac Bernstein owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 176 units.

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Isaac Bernstein

Head Officer·5 buildings·176 units
2.5

13 reviews

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