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Michael Kessler

Head Officer·11 buildings·2008 units
3.3

36 reviews

Highlights

76
Evictions
20
Litigation cases

About Michael Kessler

Michael Kessler is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 36 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 73% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 76 evictions, 65 open violations, and 20 litigation cases. Data last updated August 5, 2026. Michael Kessler is a Head Officer associated with 11 buildings and 2,008 units across North New York, Fordham, Williamsburg, Williamsbridge, and Manor Heights in The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. The buildings were built primarily in the 2010s and are mostly mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants under Michael Kessler's management generally experience well-maintained, clean buildings with attentive and friendly staff, especially doormen and maintenance teams. Many praise quick responses to service requests and appreciate amenities, though some note fees for gym and package services. Quiet neighborhoods and great views are common highlights. However, there are recurring issues with elevator maintenance, occasional pest concerns, and building wear in high-use areas. Some buildings suffer from unresponsive management with security and noise problems, particularly in Bronx locations, leading to dissatisfaction and safety concerns. Overall, management tends to excel in upscale Brooklyn properties but struggles with consistency and tenant communication in other buildings.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

would recommend living here

Pros

* friendly doormen who know everyone * very quiet neighborhood * easy access to parks and green space * well managed, service requests rarely take more than a day

Cons

* package room gets really backed up esp during holiday szn * far from subway

Former tenant·3 months ago

Good large building

Pros

App to submit maintenance requests and have resolved quickly, newer building

Cons

Elevators on tall side can be slow/many were under repair for months

Buildings associated with MICHAEL KESSLER

  • 175 Friendship Lane
    Rent-stabilized

    175 Friendship Lane

    Manor Heights

  • 2597 Grand Concourse

    2597 Grand Concourse

    Fordham

  • 2 North 6 Place
    Top rated

    2 North 6 Place

    4.3(14)

    Williamsburg

  • 1 North 4 Place
    Top rated

    1 North 4 Place

    4.5(12)

    Williamsburg

175 Friendship Lane
Rent-stabilized

175 Friendship Lane

Manor Heights

2597 Grand Concourse

2597 Grand Concourse

Fordham

2 North 6 Place
Top rated

2 North 6 Place

4.3(14)

Williamsburg

1 North 4 Place
Top rated

1 North 4 Place

4.5(12)

Williamsburg

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

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Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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
14Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

35Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

16Class 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

Michael Kessler has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 36 reviews.

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

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Kessler would recommend living there.

73% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Kessler approve of how it is run.

Michael Kessler owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 2008 units.

Michael Kessler has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Michael Kessler has 20 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Michael Kessler

Head Officer·11 buildings·2008 units
3.3

36 reviews

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