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Joshua Gotlib

Head Officer·21 buildings·356 units
2.7

84 reviews

Highlights

29
Evictions
61
Litigation cases

About Joshua Gotlib

Joshua Gotlib is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 84 reviews, with 17% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 29 evictions, 403 open violations, and 61 litigation cases. Data last updated October 18, 2026. Joshua Gotlib is a Head Officer associated with 21 buildings and 356 units across the All Upper West Side in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1910s, reflecting early 20th-century development. 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

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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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Joshua Gotlib reveal significant dissatisfaction regarding management responsiveness and maintenance issues. Many residents reported severe pest infestations, including rats and roaches, and flagged problems with heating and hot water. While some appreciated the location and proximity to amenities, a common theme was the lack of cleanliness and poor communication from management. Several tenants expressed frustration over slow repairs and unaddressed maintenance requests. Despite a few positive experiences, the majority of renters do not recommend these buildings, highlighting a need for improved management practices and tenant care.

Reviews

Former tenant·49 seconds ago

Stay away from this building

Pros

Near Columbia and has great food around

Cons

Rat and bug infested

Advice to the owners

Fix the infestation problems asap

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Wouldn’t rent here

Pros

Quiet, nice neighborhood

Cons

Terrible response times, no heating, leak that caved ceiling in, never received deposit back

Buildings associated with JOSHUA GOTLIB

  • 225 West 109 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    225 West 109 Street

    2.6(7)

    All Upper West Side

  • 211 West 109 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    211 West 109 Street

    2.9(8)

    All Upper West Side

  • 206 West 109 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    206 West 109 Street

    3.0(10)

    All Upper West Side

  • 204 West 109 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    204 West 109 Street

    2.9(3)

    All Upper West Side

225 West 109 Street
Rent-stabilized

225 West 109 Street

2.6(7)

All Upper West Side

211 West 109 Street
Rent-stabilized

211 West 109 Street

2.9(8)

All Upper West Side

206 West 109 Street
Rent-stabilized

206 West 109 Street

3.0(10)

All Upper West Side

204 West 109 Street
Rent-stabilized

204 West 109 Street

2.9(3)

All Upper West Side

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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 average1.13Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
115Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

223Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

65Class 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

Joshua Gotlib has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 84 reviews.

Buildings managed by Joshua Gotlib average 1.13 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

17% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joshua Gotlib would recommend living there.

Joshua Gotlib has 61 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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

Joshua Gotlib has 29 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Joshua Gotlib owns or manages 21 buildings totalling 356 units.

Joshua Gotlib has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Joshua Gotlib

Head Officer·21 buildings·356 units
2.7

84 reviews

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