What do tenants say about Joel Braver?

Joel Braver has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 31 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joel Braver?

42% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joel Braver would recommend living there.

Has Joel Braver had any evictions?

Joel Braver has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Joel Braver own or manage?

Joel Braver owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 64 units.

Is Joel Braver responsive to tenants?

55% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joel Braver approve of how it is run.

Has Joel Braver had any litigation cases?

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

Is Joel Braver on the worst landlords list?

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

Joel Braver

Shareholder·4 buildings·64 units

3.8

31 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joel Braver

Joel Braver is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 31 reviews, with 42% recommending their buildings and 55% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Across Crown Heights, Williamsburg, and Bushwick in Brooklyn, Joel Braver is a shareholder associated with 4 buildings and 64 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 2010s and are mostly mid-rise. About a quarter of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback for buildings managed by Joel Braver reveals well-maintained properties with notable amenities like gyms, rooftop access, and modern appliances. Cleanliness and garbage management are generally good, with responsive maintenance teams praised. However, persistent concerns include frequent elevator breakdowns, package theft, and unexpectedly high electricity bills due to poor window sealing and insulation. Management responsiveness receives mixed reviews, with some tenants highlighting slow or negligent communication and inadequate handling of safety and pest issues. Neighborhood safety and occasional noise are also cited as challenges. Prospective tenants should expect attractive facilities but be prepared for some management and infrastructural challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 week ago

Generally fine building

Pros

Can’t hear neighbors, nice building, no pests

Cons

No windows in bathroom or living room, leads to mold more easily, history of ceiling leaks in bathroom

Advice to the owners

Replace bathroom ceiling

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good building and strong amenities

Pros

- Gym was high quality and well maintained - Convenient trash chutes - Rooftop was gorgeous and expansive - Great natural light

Cons

- Not a great location, unhoused people often in vestibule or waiting outside to sneak in - Noise levels can be loud from neighbors - Package room is messy and not well maintained

Buildings associated with JOEL BRAVER

Rent-stabilized

31 Debevoise Street

3.9(24)

Williamsburg

1444 Bedford Avenue

3.8(4)

Crown Heights

1446 Bedford Avenue

3.9(2)

Crown Heights

579 Van Buren Street

3.5(1)

Bushwick

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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 Braver

Shareholder·4 buildings·64 units

3.8

31 reviews