What do tenants say about Joseph Franco?

Joseph Franco has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 35 reviews.

How many violations does Joseph Franco have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joseph Franco average 0.11 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joseph Franco?

80% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Franco would recommend living there.

Is Joseph Franco responsive to tenants?

78% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Franco approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Joseph Franco own or manage?

Joseph Franco owns or manages 22 buildings totalling 327 units.

Has Joseph Franco had any evictions?

Joseph Franco has 4 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Joseph Franco on the worst landlords list?

Joseph Franco has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Joseph Franco had any litigation cases?

Joseph Franco has 14 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Joseph Franco

Shareholder·22 buildings·327 units

4.1

35 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joseph Franco

Joseph Franco is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 35 reviews, with 80% recommending their buildings and 78% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 4 evictions, 38 open violations, and 14 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Joseph Franco is a shareholder associated with 22 buildings and 327 units across Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including Lenox Hill, Upper West Side, West Harlem, Yorkville, Lower East Side, Sutton Place, and Hell's Kitchen. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1870s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of Joseph Franco's buildings generally find management responsive and attentive, especially regarding maintenance and pest control, with many praising quick fixes and monthly pest services. While apartments are often well-renovated and located in desirable neighborhoods, some buildings have issues like broken laundry facilities, occasional pest problems, and sporadic noise from neighbors or street activity. Garbage management is mostly adequate, though some find lobby upkeep and trash disposal systems lacking. Security concerns like package theft are occasionally mentioned, with suggestions for better surveillance. Overall, renters experience decent upkeep and proactive management, though improvements in communication and infrastructure would enhance tenant satisfaction further.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 hours ago

Great apartment and neighborhood

Pros

Reasonably priced apartment, great neighborhood

Cons

Landlord could have been a bit more responsive

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Renovated but had some foundational issues

Pros

4 bedrooms, washer dryer in unit, newly renovated unit

Cons

Walk up, pest issues and the building was not very responsive

Buildings associated with JOSEPH FRANCO

Rent-stabilized

348 East 58 Street

4.9(1)

Sutton Place

Rent-stabilized

403 West 48 Street

3.6(5)

Hell's Kitchen

Rent-stabilized

215 West 108 Street

4.3(7)

All Upper West Side

Rent-stabilized

23 West 76 Street

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.11Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

21Class 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

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Joseph Franco

Shareholder·22 buildings·327 units

4.1

35 reviews