What do tenants say about Eli Finman?

Eli Finman has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Eli Finman have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Eli Finman average 0.03 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Eli Finman?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Eli Finman would recommend living there.

Has Eli Finman had any litigation cases?

Eli Finman has 15 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Eli Finman responsive to tenants?

38% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Eli Finman approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Eli Finman own or manage?

Eli Finman owns or manages 15 buildings totalling 1083 units.

Has Eli Finman had any evictions?

Eli Finman has 40 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Eli Finman on the worst landlords list?

Eli Finman has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Eli Finman

Head Officer·15 buildings·1083 units

3.7

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Eli Finman

Eli Finman is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 8 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 38% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 40 evictions, 43 open violations, and 15 litigation cases. Data last updated August 3, 2026. Eli Finman is a Head Officer associated with 15 buildings and 1,083 units across Grymes Hill, Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, Bath Beach, and Flushing in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. The buildings were built primarily in the 1950s and are mostly mid-rise. About two-thirds of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews indicate that buildings managed by Eli Finman suffer from significant pest control issues, particularly with roaches, and lack responsive management. Many tenants express frustrations about the management's slow response to maintenance requests and inadequate pest management practices. While some buildings are commended for their cleanliness, noise levels, and friendly neighbors, the recurring complaints about pests and communication problems overshadow the positives. Renters also suggest improvements in garbage management to prevent fly problems. Overall, future tenants should expect inconsistent management responsiveness and ongoing pest issues, despite some appealing amenities and a supportive community atmosphere.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Bad management and roaches

Pros

High ceilings and multiple washer dryers in the (roach infested) basement

Cons

The entire building is infested and they don't do anything. Maintenance is decent, but you have to go through the property management to access the maintenance and they're horrible. Non-responsive and won't do emails for paper trails about complaints.

Advice to the owners

Fix the roach problem. Have your exterminators do more than a ding-dong-ditch so people can actually get to the door and get them to spray the aparrment.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

cheap rent but tons of roaches

Pros

cheap rent + access to good food + quiet neighbors

Cons

there were so many roaches!! i tried everything ot get rid of them and management does not do much to help.

Buildings associated with ELI FINMAN

Good cause

50 Garage Arlo Road

Grymes Hill

Good cause

1248 Rear Avenue Y

Sheepshead Bay

Good cause

32 Arlo Road

Grymes Hill

Good cause

22 Garage Arlo Road

Grymes 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 average0.03Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

27Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

8Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class 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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Eli Finman

Head Officer·15 buildings·1083 units

3.7

8 reviews

Eli Finman

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About Eli Finman

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