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Ruru Associates

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·25 units
3.4

8 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

About Ruru Associates

Ruru Associates is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 8 reviews, with 63% recommending their buildings and 63% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 2 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Ruru Associates is a corporate owner associated with 3 buildings and 25 units across the East Village and West Village in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s, reflecting early 20th-century architecture. The portfolio is mostly mid-rise, offering a range of unit types. About two-thirds of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for RURU ASSOCIATES-managed buildings reflect a mixed experience. While management responsiveness is often praised, tenants report recurring issues with cleanliness, pest infestations, and maintenance, particularly heating problems in colder months. Garbage management is generally adequate, but package theft and safety concerns related to front door security are noted. Noise from nearby bars and neighbors affects comfort, and some structural inconveniences like uneven steps and small bathrooms are common. Despite these drawbacks, good location, friendly staff, and reasonable upkeep attract tenants willing to tolerate certain compromises. Improvements in pest control, security, and building maintenance would enhance resident satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Okay Experience Overall

Pros

Good mix of tenants

Cons

Building was often dirty, no hot water after 9pm last winter

Advice to the owners

N/A

Former tenant·2 days ago

Overall Good &

Pros

Great location and nice building

Cons

Weird and bad smells sometimes in stairwell

Buildings associated with RURU ASSOCIATES

  • 183 Avenue C
    Good cause

    183 Avenue C

    East Village

  • 192 West 10 Street
    Good cause

    192 West 10 Street

    West Village

  • 86 East 4 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    86 East 4 Street

    3.4(8)

    East Village

183 Avenue C
Good cause

183 Avenue C

East Village

192 West 10 Street
Good cause

192 West 10 Street

West Village

86 East 4 Street
Rent-stabilized

86 East 4 Street

3.4(8)

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 average0.08Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

2Class 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

Ruru Associates has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

Buildings managed by Ruru Associates average 0.08 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

63% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ruru Associates would recommend living there.

Ruru Associates owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 25 units.

63% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ruru Associates approve of how it is run.

Ruru Associates has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Ruru Associates has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Ruru Associates has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Ruru Associates

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·25 units
3.4

8 reviews

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