What do tenants say about Michael Otterman?

Michael Otterman has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Otterman have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Otterman?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Otterman would recommend living there.

Has Michael Otterman had any litigation cases?

Michael Otterman has 14 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Michael Otterman own or manage?

Michael Otterman owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 477 units.

Is Michael Otterman on the worst landlords list?

Michael Otterman has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Michael Otterman had any evictions?

Michael Otterman has 6 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Michael Otterman responsive to tenants?

75% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Otterman approve of how it is run.

Michael Otterman

Head Officer·7 buildings·477 units

3.6

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Otterman

Michael Otterman is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 8 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 75% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 167 open violations, and 14 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 7 buildings and 477 units across Queens, Michael Otterman is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Queens, including Flushing, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Murray Hill (Queens), and Sunnyside. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Michael Otterman suggest a mixed management experience. Tenants consistently highlight responsive and attentive management, especially in addressing maintenance requests quickly. Cleanliness is generally good, though some buildings suffer from pest issues and inconsistent garbage management. Heating systems in older buildings occasionally underperform, and noise from nearby roads or neighbors can be a concern. While neighbors are often described as friendly, some rental properties experience issues with building upkeep, such as mold complaints and laundry facilities needing repairs. Overall, tenants value prompt communication but recommend improvements in pest control, heating, and communal area maintenance.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Good Place In Murray Hill

Pros

Close to LIRR, spacious, elevator

Cons

Roaches (inevitable in NYC), thin walls/ ceilings (older building though), old heating system too so ovearheat in the winter sometimes (once again not much you can do about that)

Advice to the owners

Nothing

Former tenant·1 week ago

Warm and big spaces

Pros

Super responds quickly, everything is cleaned nearly every day, very warm and large spaces.

Cons

Road outside is noisy

Buildings associated with MICHAEL OTTERMAN

Rent-stabilized

42-03 43 Avenue

4.3(3)

Sunnyside

Rent-stabilized

143-07 Sanford Avenue

Flushing

Rent-stabilized

35-91 161 Street

Murray Hill (Queens)

Rent-stabilized

142-20 41 Avenue

Flushing

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

26Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

93Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

48Class 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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