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Michael Garcia
Site Manager
•Head Officer
•16 Properties
•254 Units
•Evictions: 23
Litigation History: Yes
Review Summary for Michael Garcia
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant feedback on Michael Garcia's managed properties reveals a mixed experience. Many buildings are noted for clean common areas and some well-maintained units, with superintendents often praised for helpfulness. However, responsiveness from ownership is inconsistent; some tenants cite slow or absent communication especially about urgent repairs. Pest issues, including rodents and roaches, are recurrent concerns, with pest control efforts occasionally ineffective. Safety problems and neighborhood noise also affect the living experience negatively. Heating and elevator maintenance vary widely, sometimes leading to discomfort. Overall, management could improve by enhancing communication, addressing pest and maintenance problems promptly, and increasing building security measures.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.9 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
69
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 09, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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Hazardous
123
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jan 02, 2019: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
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Immediately hazardous
37
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 02, 2019: § 27-2031 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with Michael Garcia
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
57 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
70 Units • 6 Floors
3.6(7)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 7
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
118 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
29 Units • 4 Floors
3.6(2)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
51 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
20 Units • 4 Floors
3.4(2)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
344 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
16 Units • 4 Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (16)
4.25 stars
1 month ago
Nice people live in this building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Responsive friendly, super. Locked package room
Cons:
In a 6 floor building that has a lot of elderly people as residents, the elevator has been broken for 3 months with no obvious effort to fix it. Have been security issues in the past, like package room being broken into, as well as a non-resident in the building soliciting money.
4.25 stars
7 months ago
Well managed but sus neighborhood
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great super, amazing process, lots of light, pleasant tree lined Brooklyn view. 3-minute walk from the AC
Cons:
The neighborhood has a lot of suspicious activities and cat-calling people
1.75 stars
11 months ago
nasty building on a dangerous block
Former Tenant
Pros:
not much to like
Cons:
management will nickel and dime you. roaches everywhere in the apartments and in the hallways and lobby. half of the neighbors are just quiet elderly people, the other half are thieves and dealers. yes people will be smoking crack next door and you will smell it. yes your packages will go missing.
4.25 stars
Over 1 year ago
it’s not bad here!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevator access, monthly pest control services, and decent sized units
Cons:
Lacks kitchen counter space, immediate area around neighborhood is increasingly unsafe
4.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
Bed Stuy 1bedroom
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighbors are respectful. Super is a great guy with a cute dog. The one issue I had with a leaking pipe from the above neighbor was fully addressed and the ceiling fixed and repainted within a few hours.
Cons:
They control heat and my unit gets HOT.
No advanced intercom… just buzzer and buzz.
No laundry (there is a place 1/2 block north tho).
No advanced intercom… just buzzer and buzz.
No laundry (there is a place 1/2 block north tho).
Advice to owner:
N/A. We never have a reason to deal with each other, which is great..
3.38 stars
Over 3 years ago
So noisy at this building!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Rent prices were fair and super was live-in which helped. Management was pretty fast to respond via email and in the app.
Cons:
The building was noisy inside and out - no sound proofing from noise in the hallways & entryway. Packages were consistently stolen & management didn't seem to address. The neighborhood was not very safe and there were frequently people drugged out walking around the building.
Advice to owner:
Increase your safety mesaures
2.75 stars
Over 3 years ago
Okey for a first apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice air flow and natural lighting. Close to the train. Nice location.
Cons:
Roaches (landlord did send pest control but it was ineffective) mice, somewhat dirty.
Advice to owner:
Do pest control for the entire building!
3.12 stars
Over 3 years ago
It’s .. fine
Former Tenant
Pros:
Super is really nice and really helpful, keeps common areas clean and deals with the trash etc
Cons:
They put an alarm on the roof, units are pretty small, appliances are cheap and not great. Also the building has roaches.
3.25 stars
Over 4 years ago
New renovated apartment was beautiful but landlords ignore tenants
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great apartment with a really nice kitchen and bathroom, it was brand new when I moved in
Cons:
The landlord had his phone disconnect so whenever you called him it would just ring off the hook. He never once answered.
Advice to owner:
Pick up the damn phone
4.75 stars
Over 4 years ago
so far so good!
Former Tenant
Pros:
- monthly exterminator
- high ceilings
- no mice / roaches
- updated appliances
- roof access
- very close to transit
- no noise whatsoever
- good value
- lots of good food and bars nearby
- high ceilings
- no mice / roaches
- updated appliances
- roof access
- very close to transit
- no noise whatsoever
- good value
- lots of good food and bars nearby
Cons:
- no in unit or in building washer / drier
- flies
- flies
3.75 stars
Over 4 years ago
Its fine for now
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good super & clean
Cons:
Slow or no response of management until you demand
3.62 stars
Over 4 years ago
Ok but needs work
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevator and super lived in building
Cons:
Mice living in walls caused infestation
Advice to owner:
Build better wall repellent
2.62 stars
Over 4 years ago
Selective maintenance and remodeling upgrades
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice area apartments are not all upgraded some still is stuck in the 1980’s early 90’s
Cons:
apartments are not all upgraded some still is stuck in the 1980’s early 90’s landlord just collects rent but don’t care to do Aprtments upgrades. There a lot of tenant that move out often because u units are not upgrades for the high price they ask for in rent
Advice to owner:
Maintaining property by upgrading units is a way to keep tenant happy long term.
3.62 stars
Over 4 years ago
Clean, well-renovated apartments, but not without issues.
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building was extremely clean, no issues with pests whatsoever. The renovation done on our apartment was legitimately well done for the most part and nothing felt cheap.
Cons:
Neighbors were noisy and disrespectful at times, throwing trash, crab legs, in the stairwell. Blasting music at night. There was a pretty bad issue with packages getting stolen. Management said they were installing cameras but never did. Also, there was a consistent issue with the heat. Sometimes the radiators worked. Other times, they would only turn on once every few hours, leaving the apartment frigid and forcing you to use electric heaters that are both more dangerous and expensive.
Advice to owner:
Fix the heating issue!
4.62 stars
Over 4 years ago
Amazing living experience
Former Tenant
Pros:
Recently renovated, new appliances, rent stabilized, responsive and kind owner.
Cons:
No control over heat, can be a bit overwhelming. Noises corner at times.
Advice to owner:
N/A
1.62 stars
Over 4 years ago
25 Malcolm X
Former Tenant
Pros:
Sometimes landlord is responsive
Cons:
Pests and garbage
Advice to owner:
Do not rent something that you would not live in