What do tenants say about Ben Gluck?

Ben Gluck has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 35 reviews.

How many violations does Ben Gluck have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ben Gluck average 0.66 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ben Gluck?

49% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ben Gluck would recommend living there.

Is Ben Gluck responsive to tenants?

43% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ben Gluck approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Ben Gluck own or manage?

Ben Gluck owns or manages 34 buildings totalling 227 units.

Is Ben Gluck on the worst landlords list?

Ben Gluck has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Ben Gluck had any evictions?

Ben Gluck has 11 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Ben Gluck

Head Officer·34 buildings·227 units

3.4

35 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ben Gluck

Ben Gluck is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 35 reviews, with 49% recommending their buildings and 43% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 11 evictions, 150 open violations, and 68 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Associated with 34 buildings and 227 units across Brooklyn, Ben Gluck is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn, including East Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Ocean Hill, Flatbush, Fort Greene, and Kensington. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About one-third of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Buildings managed by Ben Gluck present a mixed tenant experience. Positive points include generally decent cleanliness, good location, reasonable rent, and occasionally responsive management. Many residents praise the building's structure, neighbors, and amenities such as central heat and AC when functioning. However, recurring issues are noted with slow or unresponsive management, especially regarding maintenance and pest control problems like rodents and cockroaches. Problems with noise, poor insulation, broken appliances, and security deposit disputes are frequently reported. Some buildings show neglect, with complaints about damage, sanitation, and safety. Prospective renters should be aware of potential management delays and persistent building upkeep challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 hour ago

not a bad little building

Pros

cheap, in the middle of everything, lowkey

Cons

heat and electric are pricey because insulation isn't awesome

Former tenant·2 hours ago

Thin walls, decently managed

Pros

Management fairly responsive

Cons

Walls very thin, narrow corridor

Buildings associated with BEN GLUCK

Rent-stabilized

1037 Bergen Street

4.6(1)

Crown Heights

Rent-stabilized

129 Park Avenue

Fort Greene

1508 New York Avenue

4.0(1)

Flatbush

Rent-stabilized

1295 Greene Avenue

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 average0.66Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

27Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

97Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

26Class 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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Ben Gluck

Head Officer·34 buildings·227 units

3.4

35 reviews