What do tenants say about Gary Podell?

Gary Podell has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Gary Podell?

80% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Gary Podell would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Gary Podell own or manage?

Gary Podell owns or manages 1 building totalling 20 units.

Is Gary Podell on the worst landlords list?

Gary Podell has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Gary Podell had any litigation cases?

Gary Podell has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Gary Podell had any evictions?

Gary Podell has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Gary Podell responsive to tenants?

80% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Gary Podell approve of how it is run.

Gary Podell

Officer·1 building·20 units

3.6

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Gary Podell

Gary Podell is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 5 reviews, with 80% recommending their buildings and 80% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Across the East Village in Manhattan, Gary Podell is an officer associated with 1 building and 20 units. The portfolio is concentrated in the East Village in Manhattan. The building was built in the 1900s and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by GARY PODELL in Manhattan are generally well-liked. Residents appreciate amenities like in-unit laundry and timely owner responsiveness. However, concerns include inconsistent heating, thin walls leading to noise disturbances, and occasional unresponsiveness from the management team. Suggestions include improving heat systems, enhancing security for packages, and maintaining cleanliness in common areas. Despite some drawbacks, most tenants approve the owner and recommend staying in the buildings for their convenient locations and responsive management, making them desirable options in the East Village.

Reviews

Former tenant·22 minutes ago

Lived there 8 years

Pros

Laundry in unit (not all units have it) Spacious 2 bedroom on opposite sides good water pressure great locations

Cons

Heat was not included in utilities Times heat didn't work in winter If something breaks on weekends, you have to wait until Monday

Former tenant·3 months ago

Life in this building

Pros

Excellent location and cannot beat washer and dryer in unit.

Cons

Management is pretty unresponsive, walls are paper thin between apartments and their is no security for packages. Hallways are gross

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive, clean the hallways more and secure packages better.

Buildings associated with GARY PODELL

Rent-stabilized
87 East 3 Street
3.6(5)
East Village

Rent-stabilized

87 East 3 Street

3.6(5)

East Village

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

FAQs

Gary Podell

Officer·1 building·20 units

3.6

5 reviews

Gary Podell

Officer·1 building·20 units

3.6

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Gary Podell

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews

Former tenant·22 minutes ago

Lived there 8 years

Pros

Laundry in unit (not all units have it) Spacious 2 bedroom on opposite sides good water pressure great locations

Cons

Heat was not included in utilities Times heat didn't work in winter If something breaks on weekends, you have to wait until Monday

Former tenant·3 months ago

Life in this building

Pros

Excellent location and cannot beat washer and dryer in unit.

Cons

Management is pretty unresponsive, walls are paper thin between apartments and their is no security for packages. Hallways are gross

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive, clean the hallways more and secure packages better.

Buildings associated with GARY PODELL

Rent-stabilized
87 East 3 Street
3.6(5)
East Village

Rent-stabilized

87 East 3 Street

3.6(5)

East Village

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

FAQs

Gary Podell

Officer·1 building·20 units

3.6

5 reviews

Gary Podell

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About Gary Podell

Renter recommendations

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Lived there 8 years

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Life in this building

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87 East 3 Street

87 East 3 Street

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Gary Podell

Gary Podell

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Life in this building

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87 East 3 Street

87 East 3 Street

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