What do tenants say about Russell Harkavy?

Russell Harkavy has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 16 reviews.

How many violations does Russell Harkavy have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Russell Harkavy average 0.05 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Russell Harkavy?

82% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Russell Harkavy would recommend living there.

Has Russell Harkavy had any litigation cases?

Russell Harkavy has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Has Russell Harkavy had any evictions?

Russell Harkavy has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Russell Harkavy own or manage?

Russell Harkavy owns or manages 28 buildings totalling 312 units.

Is Russell Harkavy on the worst landlords list?

Russell Harkavy has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Russell Harkavy responsive to tenants?

88% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Russell Harkavy approve of how it is run.

Russell Harkavy

Head Officer·28 buildings·312 units

4.1

16 reviews

Highlights

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About Russell Harkavy

Russell Harkavy is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 16 reviews, with 82% recommending their buildings and 88% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 17 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Across Soho, the Upper West Side, West Chelsea, Gramercy Park, Brooklyn Heights, Yorkville, and Boerum Hill in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Russell Harkavy is a head officer associated with 28 buildings and 312 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings were constructed between 1831 and 1960, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio consists mostly of low-rise buildings. A majority 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.

Recent tenant feedback on buildings managed by Russell Harkavy reveals a mixed management experience. While some properties benefit from clean common areas, attentive supers, and responsive management, several reviews cite significant maintenance issues, including pest infestations—especially roaches—and recurring smoke and chemical odors that impair livability. Heating systems are inconsistent, sometimes overly hot or insufficient, and older buildings often show wear without timely updates. Garbage management is generally handled well, but occasional delays and unclean trash areas occur. Noise levels and neighbor relations vary by location. Overall, tenants note a need for better upkeep, improved responsiveness, and stricter tenant policies to enhance safety and comfort.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Don’t rent in these buildings

Pros

It’s close to the park

Cons

They do no maintenance—there’s a massive roach problem in the basement and they won’t do basic repair to keep water from pooling down there. The super isn’t helpful. Building just generally isn’t well taken care of.

Advice to the owners

Repair your buildings.

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Mostly positive experience

Pros

- great live-in super - mostly quiet building - amazing location - everything works as you’d expect

Cons

- pest issues (roaches) although the property manager is helpful with managing this - multiple fire alarms went off within a few weeks, seemed strange that there were some fire-safety issues in a short period of time, but luckily the fire department is very close by and responsive. Nothing dramatic came of these alarms