What do tenants say about Kristen Ray?

Kristen Ray has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 39 reviews.

How many violations does Kristen Ray have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Kristen Ray average 0.21 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Kristen Ray?

44% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Kristen Ray would recommend living there.

Is Kristen Ray responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Kristen Ray approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Kristen Ray own or manage?

Kristen Ray owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 498 units.

Has Kristen Ray had any evictions?

Kristen Ray has 36 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Kristen Ray had any litigation cases?

Kristen Ray has 70 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Kristen Ray on the worst landlords list?

Kristen Ray has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Kristen Ray

Head Officer·7 buildings·498 units

3.2

39 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Kristen Ray

Kristen Ray is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 39 reviews, with 44% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 36 evictions, 107 open violations, and 70 litigation cases. Data last updated September 6, 2026. Kristen Ray is a Head Officer associated with 7 buildings and 498 units across Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including East Flatbush, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Ditmas Park. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s to the 1950s. They primarily consist of mid-rise structures. All 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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Kristen Ray reveal a mixed management performance. Responsive and friendly supers are noted in some locations, contributing to positive experiences and well-kept common areas. However, many renters report unresponsiveness, especially to rent-stabilized tenants, with common complaints including pest infestations, maintenance delays, leaking issues, and security concerns like package theft. Communication gaps and inconsistent management presence emerge as recurring issues, alongside frustrations about unjust rent increases and a lack of attention to long-term tenants. While some buildings are praised for cleanliness and quiet neighbors, others grapple with noise, rude staff, and poor garbage control, indicating variability in management quality across properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Lived during pandemic

Pros

Rent stabilized units

Cons

Rude super, door always broken

Advice to the owners

Change super

Former tenant·6 minutes ago

responsive management, respectful neighbors

Pros

clean lobby, elevator, in-unit laundry, quiet

Cons

no cons here

Buildings associated with KRISTEN RAY

Rent-stabilized

486 Brooklyn Avenue

3.9(9)

East Flatbush

Rent-stabilized

901 Washington Avenue

2.4(5)

Crown Heights

Rent-stabilized

350 Sterling Street

3.2(4)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Rent-stabilized

645 Ocean Avenue

2.8(5)

Flatbush

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 average0.21Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

67Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

30Class 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

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Kristen Ray

Head Officer·7 buildings·498 units

3.2

39 reviews