What do tenants say about Samuel Kurtz?

Samuel Kurtz has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Samuel Kurtz have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Samuel Kurtz average 0.32 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Samuel Kurtz?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Samuel Kurtz would recommend living there.

Is Samuel Kurtz on the worst landlords list?

Samuel Kurtz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Samuel Kurtz had any litigation cases?

Samuel Kurtz has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Samuel Kurtz own or manage?

Samuel Kurtz owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 137 units.

Is Samuel Kurtz responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Samuel Kurtz approve of how it is run.

Has Samuel Kurtz had any evictions?

Samuel Kurtz has 13 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Samuel Kurtz

Head Officer·2 buildings·137 units

3.3

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Samuel Kurtz

Samuel Kurtz is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 4 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 13 evictions, 44 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Across Ridgewood in Queens, Samuel Kurtz is a Head Officer associated with 2 buildings and 137 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Ridgewood in Queens. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and are mostly low-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Samuel Kurtz manages several rent-stabilized buildings in Queens with mixed tenant experiences. While some residents appreciate the pet-friendly policies and proximity to transit, complaints about inconsistent heating, pest issues, and occasional plumbing problems persist. Cleanliness and garbage management are generally acceptable, though varied across buildings. Responsiveness from management fluctuates, with some tenants praising timely communication while others report slow or inadequate responses, especially regarding maintenance and pest control. Neighbor relations and noise levels also differ widely, sometimes detracting from the living experience. Overall, renters should expect basic upkeep with variable management attentiveness.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Rent stabilize units here

Pros

Management responsive, building allows pets, no elevator, close to train station and near grocery stores.

Cons

Neighbors are annoying, occasional heating issues in the winter

Advice to the owners

None

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Good building

Pros

Pretty walls, mixed aged neighbors, quiet

Cons

Pests, heaters smell

Advice to the owners

Property owner should schedule pest control in the weekends so that people are actually home to grant access

Buildings associated with SAMUEL KURTZ

Rent-stabilized

69-01 62 Street

3.4(3)

Ridgewood

Rent-stabilized

69-30 62 Street

3.3(1)

Ridgewood

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 average0.32Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

14Class 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

9Class 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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Samuel Kurtz

Head Officer·2 buildings·137 units

3.3

4 reviews