What do tenants say about Eli Finman?

Eli Finman has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 7 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?

58% 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?

43% 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

7 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 7 reviews, with 58% recommending their buildings and 43% 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.

Reviews of buildings managed by Eli Finman reveal mixed experiences. Some tenants praise quiet neighbors, friendly maintenance, and reasonably clean common areas. Certain buildings have regular pest control and decent amenities like laundry. However, frequent complaints highlight serious pest issues, especially roaches, with slow owner responsiveness to these problems. Garbage management is often insufficient, leading to pest attraction. Heating works well in many cases, but water pressure issues and aging infrastructure are concerns. Security measures are lacking, with package theft being reported. Overall, tenants can expect quiet living environments but should be wary of pest problems and inconsistent management responsiveness in Eli Finman’s buildings.

Reviews

Former tenant·8 minutes 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.

Former tenant·3 months ago

Commuters dream location

Pros

Quiet, elevator, garbage disposal on floor, laundry in basement

Cons

Roaches, slow response to issues in apartment, lived there for almost 2 years and never got a parking spot in garage. Rent is $2000 for 1 bedroom with no amenities and unresolved issues No parking

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

7 reviews

Eli Finman

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About Eli Finman

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