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Barton Schwartz

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·13 units
3.7

5 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
10
Litigation cases

About Barton Schwartz

Barton Schwartz is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 5 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 59 open violations, and 10 litigation cases. Data last updated September 13, 2026. Associated with 3 buildings and 13 units across Brooklyn, Barton Schwartz is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1890s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn, specifically in Williamsburg and Crown Heights. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About one-third 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

-%

Renters recommend associated buildings

-%

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Barton Schwartz reveal a mixed management experience. Tenants appreciate the convenient locations, decent heating, and secure buildings with features like rooftop access. However, responsiveness from management is commonly criticized as slow or unhelpful. Pest control issues, especially with roaches, and occasional maintenance problems such as malfunctioning entry systems and laundry machines detract from the experience. Cleanliness and garbage management receive moderate ratings, but some buildings are noted to have leakage and pest challenges. While some renters recommend these buildings for location and amenities, improvements in communication, pest control, and maintenance responsiveness are needed to boost tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

love crown heights, hate management

Pros

perfect location, central ac, pretty interior, 2 bathrooms

Cons

the absolute worst management (besen properties), no super, poor pest management.

Advice to the owners

quit your job.

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Solid for a short period

Pros

Location location location! Landlord was so checked out that we did not get a rent increase YoY

Cons

Heat wouldn't work consistently in the winter, a few cockroaches each summer, landlord was unresponsive

Buildings associated with BARTON SCHWARTZ

  • 346 Grand Street

    346 Grand Street

    3.1(1)

    Williamsburg

  • 80 New York Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    80 New York Avenue

    2.9(2)

    Crown Heights

  • 350 Grand Street
    Good cause

    350 Grand Street

    Williamsburg

346 Grand Street

346 Grand Street

3.1(1)

Williamsburg

80 New York Avenue
Rent-stabilized

80 New York Avenue

2.9(2)

Crown Heights

350 Grand Street
Good cause

350 Grand Street

Williamsburg

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average4.53Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
15Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

40Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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

FAQs

Barton Schwartz has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

Buildings managed by Barton Schwartz average 4.53 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Barton Schwartz would recommend living there.

Barton Schwartz has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Barton Schwartz owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 13 units.

Barton Schwartz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Barton Schwartz has 10 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Barton Schwartz approve of how it is run.

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Barton Schwartz

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·13 units
3.7

5 reviews

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