What do tenants say about Carl Finger?

Carl Finger has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 29 reviews.

How many violations does Carl Finger have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Carl Finger average 2.44 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Carl Finger?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Carl Finger would recommend living there.

Has Carl Finger had any litigation cases?

Carl Finger has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Carl Finger own or manage?

Carl Finger owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 27 units.

Is Carl Finger responsive to tenants?

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Carl Finger approve of how it is run.

Has Carl Finger had any evictions?

Carl Finger has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Carl Finger

Shareholder·4 buildings·27 units

2.9

29 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Carl Finger

Carl Finger is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 29 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 66 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Associated with 4 buildings and 27 units across Manhattan, Carl Finger is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including Yorkville, Gramercy Park, East Village, and Turtle Bay. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Carl Finger reveals a pattern of poor maintenance and management responsiveness, particularly at the 246 East 53 Street property. Issues include persistent pest infestations, inadequate garbage management leading to rodent problems, and prolonged construction noise. Several tenants report unresponsiveness to repair requests and heating failures. Tenant relations seem strained due to troubling incidents with an elderly resident and shared private information. While some locations like 223 East 21 Street and 210 East 95 Street have occasional positive remarks for environment and neighbors, overall management is criticized for neglecting timely repairs and maintaining building conditions, resulting in tenant dissatisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 hours ago

Decent building under construction

Pros

The building is quiet and functional. My unit is pretty nice, despite needing repairs fairly frequently. No laundry on site but some units may have it.

Cons

A lot of upkeep is needed but I’d you put work into your unit it’s a great spot. The common areas were pretty dodgy but they are currently redoing the common areas and slowly updating the units.

Advice to the owners

Thank you for updating the common areas!

Former tenant·15 minutes ago

Beware, the owners do not return security deposits. No reasons given.

Pros

It is very close to major subway hubs.

Cons

The owners finger & finger are non responsive. They do not take care to clean the building or respond to any requests, i.e. a broken stove for 3 months. Garbage area is riddled with rats and mice. Constant hallway obstructions act as fire hazards.

Buildings associated with CARL FINGER

Rent-stabilized

223 Rear East 21 Street

Gramercy Park

Good cause

210 East 95 Street

3.1(8)

Yorkville

Rent-stabilized

216 East 13 Street

East Village

Good cause

308 East 51 Street

Turtle Bay

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 average2.44Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

20Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

22Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

22Class A

Non-hazardous

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

2Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Carl Finger

Shareholder·4 buildings·27 units

2.9

29 reviews