What do tenants say about Martin Gelb?

Martin Gelb has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 1 reviews.

How many violations does Martin Gelb have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Martin Gelb average 1.04 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Martin Gelb?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Martin Gelb would recommend living there.

Is Martin Gelb on the worst landlords list?

Martin Gelb has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Martin Gelb own or manage?

Martin Gelb owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 23 units.

Is Martin Gelb responsive to tenants?

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

Has Martin Gelb had any litigation cases?

Martin Gelb has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Martin Gelb

Shareholder·5 buildings·23 units

2.8

1 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Martin Gelb

Martin Gelb is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 1 review, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 24 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated August 22, 2026. Martin Gelb is a shareholder associated with 5 buildings and 23 units across Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in neighborhoods including Stuyvesant Heights, Bushwick, East New York, and Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The buildings span construction eras from the 1910s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio primarily consists of low-rise buildings. Approximately 40% 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

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

living conditions at 808 quincy

Pros

great location and price considering… but there’s a catch

Cons

there were mice in the building, an ant/carpenter bee infestation, and squirrels living in the ceiling (i was on the top floor)

Advice to the owners

please stay on top of these things

Buildings associated with MARTIN GELB

Rent-stabilized

594 Wyona Street

East New York

Rent-stabilized

592 Wyona Street

East New York

808 Quincy Street

2.8(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

Good cause

327 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.04Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

9Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

15Class 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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Martin Gelb

Shareholder·5 buildings·23 units

2.8

1 reviews