What do tenants say about James Vest?

James Vest has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does James Vest have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by James Vest average 0.26 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by James Vest?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by James Vest would recommend living there.

Is James Vest responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by James Vest approve of how it is run.

Is James Vest on the worst landlords list?

James Vest has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does James Vest own or manage?

James Vest owns or manages 1 building totalling 45 units.

Has James Vest had any evictions?

James Vest has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has James Vest had any litigation cases?

James Vest has 10 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

James Vest

Agent·1 building·45 units

4.1

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About James Vest

James Vest is a well-regarded but inconsistent agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 2 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 12 open violations, and 10 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Across Fort George in Manhattan, James Vest is an agent associated with 1 building and 45 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Fort George in Manhattan. The building was built primarily in the 1920s and is a mid-rise structure. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Not a bad place

Pros

People are nice

Cons

Roaches and mice

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Building Washington Heights

Pros

It has Short steps

Cons

Street entrance is complicated

Advice to the owners

Cameras need to be installed

Buildings associated with JAMES VEST

Rent-stabilized
603 West 191 Street
4.1(2)
Fort George

Rent-stabilized

603 West 191 Street

4.1(2)

Fort George

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 average0.26Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

4Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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James Vest

Agent·1 building·45 units

4.1

2 reviews