What do tenants say about Sam Rubin?

Sam Rubin has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

How many violations does Sam Rubin have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Sam Rubin average 0.89 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Sam Rubin?

45% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Sam Rubin would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Sam Rubin own or manage?

Sam Rubin owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 38 units.

Has Sam Rubin had any litigation cases?

Sam Rubin has 11 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Sam Rubin had any evictions?

Sam Rubin has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Sam Rubin on the worst landlords list?

Sam Rubin has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Sam Rubin responsive to tenants?

45% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Sam Rubin approve of how it is run.

Sam Rubin

Site Manager·5 buildings·38 units

3.5

9 reviews

Highlights

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About Sam Rubin

Sam Rubin is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 9 reviews, with 45% recommending their buildings and 45% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 34 open violations, and 11 litigation cases. Data last updated July 31, 2026. Across Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and Bushwick in Brooklyn, Sam Rubin is a site manager associated with 5 buildings and 38 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1930s, consisting mostly of low-rise structures. About 20 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback indicates that buildings managed by Sam Rubin exhibit considerable variability in quality. While some residents highlight the spaciousness, affordability, and responsive management, complaints predominantly focus on maintenance issues, cleanliness, and aging infrastructure. Concerns about pest control, garbage management, and heating inconsistencies are recurring themes, leading many to question the overall upkeep. Additionally, some units are noted to lack proper permits or have unresolved safety hazards. Despite some positive aspects, a significant number of tenants do not recommend these buildings, stressing the need for management to prioritize tenant needs and improve living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

an ok apartment

Pros

roof access, ok location for crown heights, big bedrooms

Cons

hot water issues in winter, very very loud clanky radiator, garbage management is atrocious (rats abound, building has had many warnings from the city), main areas are dirty, the occasional roach. very shoddy renovation of unit. stairs have had multiple safety issues. packages stolen frequently.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Affordable pre-war w/ flaws

Pros

• cheap rent for the area (off Franklin av) • pre war details in unit & lobby • amazing roof w/ view of Manhattan

Cons

• poor building management • building falling apart: floor cracking, cracking in staircase, mold, wobbly stair railings • management keeps radiator water & steam pressure high so upper floors have horrible water hammer (worse than other pre war buildings) • roaches, mice (you have to exterminate yourself)