What do tenants say about Herman Elliston?

Herman Elliston has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Herman Elliston have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Herman Elliston average 0.62 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Herman Elliston?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Herman Elliston would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Herman Elliston own or manage?

Herman Elliston owns or manages 1 building totalling 16 units.

Has Herman Elliston had any evictions?

Herman Elliston has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Is Herman Elliston on the worst landlords list?

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

Is Herman Elliston responsive to tenants?

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

Has Herman Elliston had any litigation cases?

Herman Elliston has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Herman Elliston

Site Manager·1 building·16 units

3.7

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Herman Elliston

Herman Elliston is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 10 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated August 30, 2026. Across Crown Heights in Brooklyn, Herman Elliston is a site manager associated with 1 building and 16 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Crown Heights. The building was built in the early 1900s, specifically in 1904, and is classified as a low-rise building. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants renting from Herman Elliston report a mix of positive and challenging experiences. Buildings are generally clean with decent pest control and pleasing water pressure. Residents appreciate quiet surroundings and considerate neighbors. However, management responsiveness is inconsistent; delays in addressing serious maintenance issues, including heating and roofing problems, have been noted. Garbage management varies, with some buildings facing trash overflow due to limited bins. Communication from the landlord can also be problematic at times, impacting move-in readiness. While some tenants approve of ownership and recommend the buildings, others advise that more timely maintenance and better garbage management would significantly improve tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

A fine place, but small

Pros

A great location, laundry in the building, roof access, relatively quiet

Cons

The management was unresponsive to a few maintenance issues until they became untenable. Part of the roof caved in at one point, and we had raccoons in the ceiling for months.

Advice to the owners

Be prompter when residents have serious maintenance issues.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Would be great without the landlord

Pros

Relatively clean building Apartment was newly renovated

Cons

Landlord was routinely difficult to get ahold of. What he communicated to us wasn’t always true - we were told the apartment was move-in ready then proceeded to not have a gas hookup for the first few months of our lease, with nothing but a hot plate to hold us over.

Buildings associated with HERMAN ELLISTON

Rent-stabilized
228 New York Avenue
3.7(4)
Crown Heights

Rent-stabilized

228 New York Avenue

3.7(4)

Crown Heights

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 average0.62Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

4Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Herman Elliston

Site Manager·1 building·16 units

3.7

4 reviews