What do tenants say about Wayne Ngai?

Wayne Ngai has an average tenant rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 57 reviews.

How many violations does Wayne Ngai have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Wayne Ngai average 0.02 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Wayne Ngai?

65% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Wayne Ngai would recommend living there.

Has Wayne Ngai had any evictions?

Wayne Ngai has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Wayne Ngai had any litigation cases?

Wayne Ngai has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Wayne Ngai own or manage?

Wayne Ngai owns or manages 1 building totalling 325 units.

Is Wayne Ngai responsive to tenants?

74% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Wayne Ngai approve of how it is run.

Is Wayne Ngai on the worst landlords list?

Wayne Ngai has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Wayne Ngai

Head Officer·1 building·325 units

3.9

57 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Wayne Ngai

Wayne Ngai is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.9/5 across 57 reviews, with 65% recommending their buildings and 74% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 8 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated July 27, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 325 units across Manhattan, Wayne Ngai is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1970s to the 1970s, reflecting a specific generation of development. The portfolio is concentrated in Kips Bay in Manhattan. The building is high-rise, built in 1977. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Wayne Ngai reveal a mixed but generally favorable experience. Residents appreciate the friendly doormen and responsive management, noting quick maintenance responses and well-managed garbage services. However, many tenants express frustration over frequent elevator malfunctions and inconsistent heat during colder months. The buildings often cater to a younger crowd, which can lead to lively environments, sometimes resulting in noise disturbances. While cleanliness and pest control receive high marks, some renters have voiced concerns about rising rents and aging amenities. Overall, for those seeking community and support in a bustling locale, these buildings present a solid option.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Fine for what it is

Pros

Nice post grad building

Cons

Small appartments, kinda old, elevators always broken

Former tenant·1 month ago

Great experience all around

Pros

Quick to reply to building maintenance requests

Cons

Pricey, high rent increases though typically able to negotiate down, doorman not very attentive

Buildings associated with WAYNE NGAI

Rent-stabilized
Parc East Apartments
3.9(57)
Kips Bay

Rent-stabilized

Parc East Apartments

3.9(57)

Kips Bay

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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 average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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Wayne Ngai

Head Officer·1 building·325 units

3.9

57 reviews

Wayne Ngai

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About Wayne Ngai

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Review summary

Reviews

Fine for what it is

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Cons

Great experience all around

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Cons

Buildings associated with WAYNE NGAI

Parc East Apartments

Parc East Apartments

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