What do tenants say about John Mcdermott?

John Mcdermott has an average tenant rating of 4.0 out of 5 across 50 reviews.

How many violations does John Mcdermott have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Mcdermott average 0.04 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Mcdermott?

68% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Mcdermott would recommend living there.

Is John Mcdermott responsive to tenants?

62% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Mcdermott approve of how it is run.

Is John Mcdermott on the worst landlords list?

John Mcdermott has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has John Mcdermott had any evictions?

John Mcdermott has 12 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has John Mcdermott had any litigation cases?

John Mcdermott has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does John Mcdermott own or manage?

John Mcdermott owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 792 units.

John Mcdermott

Head Officer·4 buildings·792 units

4.0

50 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Mcdermott

John Mcdermott is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.0/5 across 50 reviews, with 68% recommending their buildings and 62% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 12 evictions, 37 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated October 14, 2026. John Mcdermott is a Head Officer associated with a portfolio of 4 buildings and 792 units built primarily between the 1920s and the 1980s. The portfolio is concentrated in Yorkville in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily high-rise. About a quarter 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.

John McDermott's buildings offer great locations near public transit with spacious apartments and ample amenities like gyms and pools that many tenants appreciate. The staff, including doormen and maintenance, generally receive praise for friendliness and responsiveness. However, management policies often frustrate renters due to frequent rent hikes, uncommunicated fees, and slow or inconsistent handling of maintenance issues, especially elevator reliability. Persistent construction noise, pest problems, and occasional cleanliness issues also negatively impact living conditions. Overall, expect well-maintained facilities managed by friendly staff, but be prepared for management decisions prioritizing profit over tenant comfort with room for operational improvements.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Great building but a BIG building

Pros

Great for what it is, nice apartment near the subway and in a great area, decently priced compared to others

Cons

Elevators take forever, too many people and too many floors for just two. Building could use some updates.

Former tenant·25 minutes ago

Do not move here

Pros

literally nothing. except the one of the 5 million minimum wage paid doormen who fist bumps me whenever i come home

Cons

elevator broken once a week AC constantly not working hot water turned off once a week water pressure terrible ogden cap is the greediest and slimiest property management in nyc

Advice to the owners

sell the building to a management company that actually cares about its tenants. you've made it painfully clear that profit comes before people. maybe it’s time to let someone else try who hasn’t given up on doing the bare minimum.

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Top rated

235 East 95 Street

4.4(12)

Yorkville

Good cause

215 East 95 Street

3.5(17)

Yorkville

Rent-stabilized

204 East 96 Street

Yorkville

Good cause

Normandie Court

4.2(21)

Yorkville

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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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 average0.04Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

9Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

19Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

9Class 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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John Mcdermott

Head Officer·4 buildings·792 units

4.0

50 reviews

John Mcdermott

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About John Mcdermott

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