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Gail Rubel

Shareholder·11 buildings·189 units
4.1

14 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Gail Rubel

Gail Rubel is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 14 reviews, with 79% recommending their buildings and 86% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 40 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 1, 2026. Associated with 11 buildings and 189 units across Manhattan, Gail Rubel is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1840s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including the West Village, Gramercy Park, Greenwich Village, and Soho. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About 91% of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for buildings managed by Gail Rubel indicate a mixed but generally positive tenant experience. Residents appreciate the strong community and responsive management, noting features like reliable heat and good water pressure. However, recurring issues include poor garbage management, occasional package theft, and a need for greater cleanliness in common areas. Some tenants expressed concerns about security and the need for more proactive solutions regarding trash disposal. While many recommend living in the buildings due to their prime locations and neighborly atmosphere, improvements in maintenance and safety measures would enhance resident satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·15 minutes ago

Great no frills building

Pros

Awesome location, friendly tenants

Cons

Old building with outdated lobby and trash set up

Former tenant·9 months ago

Good but Smelly Building

Pros

Apartment was pretty large, great location, elevator. Super is super nice.

Cons

Trash is stored in the lobby so it smells so bad. Homeless people would buzz in. Packages stolen.

Buildings associated with GAIL RUBEL

  • 78 Horatio Street
    Good cause

    78 Horatio Street

    West Village

  • 60 West 10 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    60 West 10 Street

    4.1(8)

    Greenwich Village

  • 40 Mac Dougal Street
    Rent-stabilized

    40 Mac Dougal Street

    Soho

  • 215 Thompson Street
    Rent-stabilized

    215 Thompson Street

    4.6(1)

    Greenwich Village

78 Horatio Street
Good cause

78 Horatio Street

West Village

60 West 10 Street
Rent-stabilized

60 West 10 Street

4.1(8)

Greenwich Village

40 Mac Dougal Street
Rent-stabilized

40 Mac Dougal Street

Soho

215 Thompson Street
Rent-stabilized

215 Thompson Street

4.6(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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.21Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
6Class 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

12Class 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

Gail Rubel has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 14 reviews.

Buildings managed by Gail Rubel average 0.21 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

79% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Gail Rubel would recommend living there.

Gail Rubel owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 189 units.

Gail Rubel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

86% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Gail Rubel approve of how it is run.

Gail Rubel has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Gail Rubel has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Gail Rubel

Shareholder·11 buildings·189 units
4.1

14 reviews

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