What do tenants say about Weitzner Shih?

Weitzner Shih has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

How many violations does Weitzner Shih have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Weitzner Shih average 0.15 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Weitzner Shih?

40% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Weitzner Shih would recommend living there.

Is Weitzner Shih on the worst landlords list?

Weitzner Shih was ranked #93 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2021.

Is Weitzner Shih responsive to tenants?

40% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Weitzner Shih approve of how it is run.

Has Weitzner Shih had any evictions?

Weitzner Shih has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Weitzner Shih had any litigation cases?

Weitzner Shih has 22 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Weitzner Shih own or manage?

Weitzner Shih owns or manages 17 buildings totalling 347 units.

Weitzner Shih

Shareholder·17 buildings·347 units

2.8

10 reviews

Worst landlord

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

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Weitzner Shih

Weitzner Shih is a modestly rated but responsible shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 10 reviews, with 40% recommending their buildings and 40% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 55 open violations, and 22 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Weitzner Shih is a shareholder associated with 17 buildings and 347 units across Nolita, Flushing, the Lower East Side, Little Italy, and Chinatown in Manhattan and Queens. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Queens. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and are mostly mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for properties managed by Weitzner Shih reflect significant concerns regarding management responsiveness and building upkeep. Tenants frequently describe the management as unresponsive or neglectful, with numerous urgent issues left unresolved. While several buildings feature decent locations and some positive aspects like rent stabilization and strong water pressure, cleanliness, pest control, and noise levels often fall short. Many renters express dissatisfaction with maintenance, indicating a need for improved communication and prompt service. Despite a few commendable features, potential tenants should weigh the frequent complaints about management and overall building conditions before making a decision.

Reviews

Former tenant·14 minutes ago

Avoid this building

Pros

Rent Stabilized Units

Cons

Extremely unresponsive building management. Negligent to fix urgent issues. Many housing violations that make the building extremely unsafe.

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Good, waiting for it to be great

Pros

Awesome location and decent price for location.

Cons

Bad communication with super, roaches from time to time, pretty noisy, not the cleanest.

Advice to the owners

Respond to tenants and come make fixes in the apartments when you say you will.

Buildings associated with WEITZNER SHIH

Good cause

145 Essex Street

Lower East Side

Rent-stabilized

66 Bayard Street

Chinatown

Rent-stabilized

41-61 Frame Place

Flushing

Rent-stabilized

238 Mott Street

2.9(4)

Nolita

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 average0.15Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

19Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

21Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class 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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Weitzner Shih

Shareholder·17 buildings·347 units

2.8

10 reviews