What do tenants say about Michael Dougherty?

Michael Dougherty has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Dougherty have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Dougherty average 1.03 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Dougherty?

20% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Dougherty would recommend living there.

Has Michael Dougherty had any litigation cases?

Michael Dougherty has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Michael Dougherty on the worst landlords list?

Michael Dougherty has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Michael Dougherty own or manage?

Michael Dougherty owns or manages 1 building totalling 92 units.

Has Michael Dougherty had any evictions?

Michael Dougherty has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Is Michael Dougherty responsive to tenants?

20% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Dougherty approve of how it is run.

Michael Dougherty

Agent·1 building·92 units

3.3

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Dougherty

Michael Dougherty is a mixed-profile agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 5 reviews, with 20% recommending their buildings and 20% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 95 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated October 26, 2026. Michael Dougherty is an agent associated with 1 building and 92 units in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan. Built in 1927, the building is classified as a high-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Michael Dougherty reveal a concerning trend in management responsiveness and maintenance issues. While many residents appreciate the spacious apartments and friendly neighbors, they highlight significant dissatisfaction with management's lack of communication and failure to address repair needs, particularly regarding elevator access and persistent pest problems. Cleanliness and garbage management receive favorable mentions, but complaints persist about heating inconsistencies and noise levels. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the buildings have potential, the management's neglect may deter prospective tenants.

Reviews

Former tenant·37 seconds ago

Good building bad management

Pros

Apartments are big, people have been living in their apartments for years

Cons

Management is unresponsive, main elevator is broken for years and secondary elevator breaks every once in a while. Seems like they are trying to get rid of the older tenants

Former tenant·3 months ago

Decent building, bad management

Pros

Neighbors are great, building staff is great

Cons

Poor & unresponsive management, hot water frequently out building-wide, management refused to repair elevator in protest to tenants suing management company

Buildings associated with Michael Dougherty

Rent-stabilized
143 West 96 Street
3.3(5)
Upper West Side

Rent-stabilized

143 West 96 Street

3.3(5)

Upper West Side

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 average1.03Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

36Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

44Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class 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

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