What do tenants say about Benjamin Baum?

Benjamin Baum has an average tenant rating of 1.8 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Benjamin Baum have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Benjamin Baum average 0.43 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Benjamin Baum?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Benjamin Baum would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Benjamin Baum own or manage?

Benjamin Baum owns or manages 1 building totalling 224 units.

Has Benjamin Baum had any litigation cases?

Benjamin Baum has 14 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Benjamin Baum on the worst landlords list?

Benjamin Baum has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Benjamin Baum had any evictions?

Benjamin Baum has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Benjamin Baum responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Benjamin Baum approve of how it is run.

Benjamin Baum

Agent·1 building·224 units

1.8

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Benjamin Baum

Benjamin Baum is a modestly rated but responsible agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.8/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 97 open violations, and 14 litigation cases. Data last updated September 6, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 224 units across Brooklyn, Benjamin Baum is an agent responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1960s to the 1960s. The portfolio is concentrated in Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn. The building is high-rise, accommodating a significant number of residents. All 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·6 minutes ago

Infested, Outdated, and Poorly Managed

Pros

Pros The only positive is the location it’s close to public transportation and shops.

Cons

The building has roaches and mice. Appliances are old and barely work. Management is greedy, unresponsive, and more focused on raising rent than fixing serious issue

Advice to the owners

Advice to the property owner Invest in proper pest control, update the appliances, and start treating tenants with respect. Ignoring basic living conditions while constantly increasing rent is unacceptable.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Large building, not bad

Pros

Great spacious apartments

Cons

Trash management is often a problem—there are rats and other pests in the basement. Packages get stolen.

Advice to the owners

Give the maintenance staff more resources.

Buildings associated with BENJAMIN BAUM

Rent-stabilized
580 Flatbush Avenue
1.8(3)
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Rent-stabilized

580 Flatbush Avenue

1.8(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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 average0.43Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

32Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

52Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

13Class 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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Benjamin Baum

Agent·1 building·224 units

1.8

3 reviews