What do tenants say about Rubin Pikus?

Rubin Pikus has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 14 reviews.

How many violations does Rubin Pikus have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Rubin Pikus average 0.2 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Rubin Pikus?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Rubin Pikus would recommend living there.

Has Rubin Pikus had any litigation cases?

Rubin Pikus has 56 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Rubin Pikus had any evictions?

Rubin Pikus has 53 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Rubin Pikus responsive to tenants?

36% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Rubin Pikus approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Rubin Pikus own or manage?

Rubin Pikus owns or manages 24 buildings totalling 1155 units.

Is Rubin Pikus on the worst landlords list?

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

Rubin Pikus

Head Officer·24 buildings·1155 units

3.1

14 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Rubin Pikus

Rubin Pikus is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 14 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 36% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 53 evictions, 241 open violations, and 56 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Rubin Pikus is a Head Officer associated with a portfolio of 24 buildings and 1,155 units primarily built between the 1900s and the 1950s. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Rubin Pikus reveal a mixed experience for tenants. While some appreciate the strong location and friendly neighbors, many express frustration with poor management and maintenance issues. Consistent complaints include inadequate heat, pest problems, and delays in repairs. Respondents also noted cleanliness is lacking, particularly in communal areas, and some experienced package theft. Rent stabilization is a common benefit, although a significant number of reviews indicate a need for improved owner responsiveness and building upkeep. Overall, while some feel the buildings have potential, management practices need considerable enhancement.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

A former tenant

Pros

Fantastic location, about 2 minutes to the subway, near BBG, Brooklyn Library, and Prospect Park.

Cons

Random people loitering and smoking in front of the building,

Former tenant·19 minutes ago

Older Walkup in the Heights

Pros

Cheap rent, close to 1 Train. Good food in area.

Cons

No Elevator, Poorly maintained Building, Plumbing Consistently breaking down, Building has had packages stolen along with poor camera coverage. Super does not is clean or santize building and is late to respond to repairs. The building is across from a Warehouse so theres always issue with parking and trucks.

Advice to the owners

Building needs a new super and better care of the lobby so it can have cleaner safer appearance.

Buildings associated with RUBIN PIKUS

Good cause

2820 Rear Bailey Avenue

Kingsbridge Heights

2833 Heath Avenue

Kingsbridge Heights

Rent-stabilized

2820 Bailey Avenue

1.9(2)

Kingsbridge Heights

Rent-stabilized

108 West 227 Street

Marble Hill

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 average0.20Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

108Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

99Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

34Class 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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Rubin Pikus

Head Officer·24 buildings·1155 units

3.1

14 reviews