What do tenants say about Esquire Management?

Esquire Management has an average tenant rating of 1.9 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Esquire Management have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Esquire Management average 0.61 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Esquire Management?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Esquire Management would recommend living there.

Has Esquire Management had any litigation cases?

Esquire Management has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Esquire Management had any evictions?

Esquire Management has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Esquire Management on the worst landlords list?

Esquire Management has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Esquire Management own or manage?

Esquire Management owns or manages 21 buildings totalling 85 units.

Esquire Management

Corporate Owner·21 buildings·85 units

1.9

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Esquire Management

Esquire Management is a modestly rated but responsible corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.9/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 52 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated August 12, 2026. Associated with 21 buildings and 85 units across Queens and Manhattan, Esquire Management is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1880s to the 1960s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Queens and Manhattan, specifically located in Lindenwood, Lenox Hill, and Nolita. The buildings are mostly low-rise. A small share of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Reviews

Former tenant·9 months ago

Management Sucks. Esquire Management

Pros

Hot water. Heat

Cons

Management company tone deaf. Coop Board weak. Management Bullies.

Advice to the owners

Take your power back from Esquire Management Bully.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Avoid these slumlords in Nolita Soho

Pros

Location, Chinatown, coffee

Cons

Bldg is owned by Joseph Safra’s JSRE, managed by Steve Elbaz Esquire Management. LL does not make repairs. Building is run down and dirty. They want tenants to move out. Over 120 open HPD violations. Spend your money somewhere else.

Advice to the owners

Repair the building and treat tenants with respect.

Buildings associated with ESQUIRE MANAGEMENT

Rent-stabilized

24 Prince Street

1.8(2)

Nolita

Good cause

12 East 62 Street

Lenox Hill

Good cause

155-19 81 Street

Lindenwood

Good cause

155-27 81 Street

Lindenwood

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 average0.61Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

24Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

17Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class A

Non-hazardous

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

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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