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Margaret Brunn

Owner·53 buildings·2129 units
2.8

69 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

141
Evictions
414
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of buildings managed by Margaret Brunn report pervasive issues with building upkeep, including persistent pest infestations (roaches, mice, bedbugs), poor garbage management, and delayed or inadequate maintenance responses. Many tenants cite unresponsive management and lack of communication, leading to unresolved problems such as broken elevators, water leaks, and heating inconsistencies. While some buildings have friendly neighbors and quiet environments, others suffer from noise disturbances and unsafe conditions. Rent-stabilized units, in particular, appear neglected, with tenants feeling pushed out by superficial renovations. Despite occasional praise for superintendents and some renovated units, overall management is viewed as neglectful and lacking tenant respect.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

good overall but needs lots of work

Pros

nice building, good people, great neighborhood, big apartments

Cons

lots of units have been abandoned by the landlord for years and years, specifically for the tenants who have been there for decades. the trash incinerator currently does not work and there are roaches. heat and hot water has also been inconsistent.

Advice to the owners

actually upkeep the building and treat your tenants with the respect they deserve to live in a safe and nice home

Former tenant·11 hours ago

Make the roaches disappear

Pros

Location, relatively quiet neighborhood, easy to access MTA transport into the city.

Cons

UPDATE: super & management STILL DON’T respond properly. Took them to court, still have issues within my unit and repairs the need to be done in the building itself. Roaches! They do have a company that comes twice a month to provide pest control, but you have to be home. Working a Monday-Friday it’s kinda hard to just leave or not go into work to wait all day for pest control to come. I’ve emailed management & the super about some things that need to be addressed in my unit, it’s been almost 3 months now and NO RESPONSE!

Advice to the owners

Respond to your tenets when we call/email/text. Tent the building, the roach issue is NOT normal.

Buildings associated with MARGARET BRUNN

  • 147-48 72 Road
    Rent-stabilized

    147-48 72 Road

    Kew Gardens Hills

  • 194-86 37 Avenue

    194-86 37 Avenue

    East Flushing

  • 34-15 Parsons Boulevard
    Rent-stabilized

    34-15 Parsons Boulevard

    2.0(6)

    Murray Hill (Queens)

  • 2 Ellwood Street
    Rent-stabilized

    2 Ellwood Street

    2.8(8)

    Fort George

147-48 72 Road
Rent-stabilized

147-48 72 Road

Kew Gardens Hills

194-86 37 Avenue

194-86 37 Avenue

East Flushing

34-15 Parsons Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

34-15 Parsons Boulevard

2.0(6)

Murray Hill (Queens)

2 Ellwood Street
Rent-stabilized

2 Ellwood Street

2.8(8)

Fort George

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

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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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 worse than the city average.

Owner average2.79Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1711Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

3260Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

969Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

77Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Margaret Brunn

Owner·53 buildings·2129 units
2.8

69 reviews

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