What do tenants say about Joel Breuer?

Joel Breuer has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Joel Breuer have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joel Breuer average 0.54 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joel Breuer?

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joel Breuer would recommend living there.

Has Joel Breuer had any litigation cases?

Joel Breuer has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Joel Breuer on the worst landlords list?

Joel Breuer has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Joel Breuer own or manage?

Joel Breuer owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 24 units.

Is Joel Breuer responsive to tenants?

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joel Breuer approve of how it is run.

Has Joel Breuer had any evictions?

Joel Breuer has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Joel Breuer

Head Officer·4 buildings·24 units

3.8

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joel Breuer

Joel Breuer is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 13 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Joel Breuer is a Head Officer associated with 4 buildings and 24 units across Weeksville in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Weeksville in Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 2010s and are mostly mid-rise. About three-quarters 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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Joel Breuer present a mixed picture. Positive feedback emphasizes responsive management, cleanliness, and modern amenities like gyms, parking, and patios. Some appreciate fair pricing and well-maintained apartments. However, concerns linger around noise levels, occasional pest issues, and problematic neighbors. Serious complaints highlight illegal cellar units prone to flooding, suspected landlord fraud, and unkept promises. Garbage management and heating quality vary, with some tenants reporting difficulties. Overall, while parts of the portfolio benefit from attentive management, others suffer from serious maintenance and ethical issues, indicating inconsistency in building oversight under this landlord's management.

Reviews

Former tenant·58 minutes ago

Illegal Cellar Units

Pros

Close to transport.

Cons

Illegal cellar spaces flood in heavy rains, landlord is committing several kinds of fraud, landlord does not keep their word.

Advice to the owners

Stop building illegal units. Don't commit fraud by leaving them out of tax declarations and exemptions.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Pretty Good Apartment

Pros

overall enjoyed our time here - super was responsive for issues, appliances were all new and had no issues, neighbors were good

Cons

noisy neighbors not in the building, not the most convenient location

Advice to the owners

n/a

Buildings associated with JOEL BREUER

1742 Pacific Street

Weeksville

Rent-stabilized

1740 Pacific Street

4.7(1)

Weeksville

Rent-stabilized

1740 Pacific Street

3.0(2)

Weeksville

Rent-stabilized

1738 Pacific Street

Weeksville

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 average0.54Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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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Joel Breuer

Head Officer·4 buildings·24 units

3.8

3 reviews