What do tenants say about Margaret Brunn?

Margaret Brunn has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 69 reviews.

How many violations does Margaret Brunn have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Margaret Brunn average 2.44 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Margaret Brunn?

35% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Margaret Brunn would recommend living there.

Has Margaret Brunn had any litigation cases?

Margaret Brunn has 229 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Margaret Brunn own or manage?

Margaret Brunn owns or manages 24 buildings totalling 1451 units.

Has Margaret Brunn had any evictions?

Margaret Brunn has 97 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Margaret Brunn responsive to tenants?

21% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Margaret Brunn approve of how it is run.

Margaret Brunn

Owner·24 buildings·1451 units

2.8

69 reviews

Worst landlord

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

Highlights

Evictions

229

Litigation cases

About Margaret Brunn

Margaret Brunn is a poorly regarded owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 69 reviews, with 35% recommending their buildings and 21% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 97 evictions, 3548 open violations, and 229 litigation cases. Data last updated August 14, 2026. Associated with 24 buildings and 1,451 units across Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, Margaret Brunn is an owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1960s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs, including Sunnyside, Jackson Heights, Kew Gardens, Rego Park, Prospect Park South, East Flushing, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Elmhurst. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. The portfolio is listed on Openigloo's 100 Worst Landlords list for 2025. This annual list is compiled by tenant advocates based on tenant reports and open-data records. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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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

194-86 37 Avenue

East Flushing

Rent-stabilized

41-40 Denman Street

2.5(6)

Elmhurst

Rent-stabilized

41-25 Case Street

Elmhurst

Good cause

501 West 113 Street

3.4(6)

Morningside Heights

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Trash management

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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 average2.44Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1059Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1836Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

583Class A

Non-hazardous

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

70Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Margaret Brunn

Owner·24 buildings·1451 units

2.8

69 reviews

Margaret Brunn

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About Margaret Brunn

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