What do tenants say about Yi Lam?

Yi Lam has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Yi Lam have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Yi Lam average 1.45 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Yi Lam?

84% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Yi Lam would recommend living there.

Is Yi Lam responsive to tenants?

84% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Yi Lam approve of how it is run.

Has Yi Lam had any evictions?

Yi Lam has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Yi Lam on the worst landlords list?

Yi Lam has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Yi Lam own or manage?

Yi Lam owns or manages 6 buildings totalling 51 units.

Has Yi Lam had any litigation cases?

Yi Lam has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Yi Lam

Shareholder·6 buildings·51 units

3.2

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Yi Lam

Yi Lam is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 6 reviews, with 84% recommending their buildings and 84% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 74 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated August 21, 2026. Yi Lam is a shareholder associated with 6 buildings and 51 units across Greenpoint in Brooklyn and Greenwich Village and Little Italy in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Greenpoint in Brooklyn and spans multiple neighborhoods in Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s, reflecting early 20th-century construction trends. The portfolio consists primarily of mid-rise buildings. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback on buildings managed by YI LAM shows a mix of strengths and challenges. Many appreciate the cleanliness, well-organized garbage management, and generally quiet, friendly neighbors. The location of properties is often praised. However, there are recurrent concerns about inconsistent heating—sometimes delayed until complaints—and occasional slow or uneven responsiveness from management. Some tenants have reported plumbing noises, water pressure issues, and security worries like package theft. While maintenance staff and supers often receive positive mentions for friendliness, deeper repairs and proactive management could be improved. Overall, YI LAM's buildings offer good environments but would benefit from more timely communication and infrastructure attention.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 month ago

Great clean building

Pros

Clean and quiet

Cons

Slow to cash checks

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Okay building tbh

Pros

No rats or rodents visible

Cons

Annoying property manager. Never responds

Advice to the owners

Hire additional admin help

Buildings associated with YI LAM

Good cause

76A Greenpoint Avenue

Greenpoint

Good cause

143 West 4 Street

3.6(5)

Greenwich Village

Good cause

90 Bowery

Little Italy

Good cause

145 West 4 Street

2.9(1)

Greenwich 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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.45Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

16Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

38Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

14Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Yi Lam

Shareholder·6 buildings·51 units

3.2

6 reviews