What do tenants say about Richard Scharf?

Richard Scharf has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 86 reviews.

How many violations does Richard Scharf have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Richard Scharf?

71% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Richard Scharf would recommend living there.

Has Richard Scharf had any litigation cases?

Richard Scharf has 176 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Richard Scharf own or manage?

Richard Scharf owns or manages 42 buildings totalling 2361 units.

Is Richard Scharf on the worst landlords list?

Richard Scharf has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Richard Scharf had any evictions?

Richard Scharf has 114 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Richard Scharf responsive to tenants?

66% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Richard Scharf approve of how it is run.

Richard Scharf

Shareholder·42 buildings·2361 units

3.6

86 reviews

Highlights

114

Evictions

176

Litigation cases

About Richard Scharf

Richard Scharf is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 86 reviews, with 71% recommending their buildings and 66% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 114 evictions, 1037 open violations, and 176 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Associated with 42 buildings and 2,361 units across Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, Richard Scharf is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1880s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including the Upper East Side, Inwood, Fort George, Upper West Side, Lenox Hill, East Village, Concourse, and Far Rockaway. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About 98% of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Richard Scharf emphasize a mix of experiences. Many residents praise the attentive live-in super and the overall cleanliness of the properties. The maintenance requests are generally resolved promptly, and the locations are often described as excellent. However, there are concerns about inconsistent heating, pest control issues, and occasional difficulties with management responsiveness. Some buildings show signs of deterioration, particularly in garbage management and pest management. While there are several complaints, overall, the management's efforts and attentive staff help create a generally positive living environment.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Great and well kept building

Pros

Very well kept and super is live in / responsive

Cons

Nothing this place is actually great

Former tenant·50 minutes ago

great neighborhood + location

Pros

amazing neighborhood close to Q 456 trains pretty exposed brick giant kitchen with huge cabinets to make up for lack of closet space

Cons

no window in one bedroom mouse problem twice but it’s been fixed each time with search and seal appt have to walk through bedroom to get to bathroom small bedroom

Buildings associated with RICHARD SCHARF

Rent-stabilized

1261 Central Avenue

3.0(1)

Far Rockaway

Rent-stabilized

10910 Queens Blvd

4.1(5)

Forest Hills

Rent-stabilized

4750 Bedford Avenue

Sheepshead Bay

Rent-stabilized

831 Gerard Avenue

3.5(2)

Concourse

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Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

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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

319Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

543Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

175Class 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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Richard Scharf

Shareholder·42 buildings·2361 units

3.6

86 reviews

Richard Scharf

Highlights

About Richard Scharf

Renter recommendations

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Review summary

Reviews

Great and well kept building

Pros

Cons

great neighborhood + location

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Cons

Buildings associated with RICHARD SCHARF

1261 Central Avenue

10910 Queens Blvd

4750 Bedford Avenue

831 Gerard Avenue

1261 Central Avenue

10910 Queens Blvd

4750 Bedford Avenue

831 Gerard Avenue

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Rents and deposits

Open violations

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