What do tenants say about Renford Cole?

Renford Cole has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Renford Cole have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Renford Cole average 1.43 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Renford Cole?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Renford Cole would recommend living there.

Has Renford Cole had any evictions?

Renford Cole has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Renford Cole had any litigation cases?

Renford Cole has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Renford Cole own or manage?

Renford Cole owns or manages 1 building totalling 44 units.

Is Renford Cole on the worst landlords list?

Renford Cole has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Renford Cole responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Renford Cole approve of how it is run.

Renford Cole

Site Manager·1 building·44 units

3.1

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Renford Cole

Renford Cole is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 63 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Renford Cole is a site manager associated with 1 building and 44 units across the Concourse neighborhood in The Bronx. The portfolio encompasses a single building that is primarily mid-rise. Constructed in 1937, the building reflects the architectural style of that era. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Renford Cole reveal a mixed living experience. While some tenants appreciate attentive supers and reasonably maintained cleanliness, others face significant issues such as pest infestations, persistent disrepair, leaking roofs, and poor garbage management. Responsiveness from ownership varies, with some residents praising timely fixes and others criticizing neglect and slow responses. Neighborhoods and tenants tend to be a positive aspect, contributing to a decent community feel despite infrastructure shortcomings. Rent stabilization status is unclear. Overall, management appears inconsistent, suggesting a need for improved maintenance and greater landlord engagement to enhance tenant satisfaction and building conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 minutes ago

Needs to be renovated

Pros

Neighbors, close to train/bus lines

Cons

Pests, roof is always leaking into top floor apartments, front entry has not been remodeled and looks awful/dirty

Advice to the owners

Give your tenant some dignity and fix the issues in this building

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

In Constant Disrepair

Pros

Mostly kind neighbors.

Cons

Landlord does not care about the building. They have left many people’s apartments in constant disrepair and refuse to help anyone.

Advice to the owners

Start caring about your properties.

Buildings associated with RENFORD COLE

Rent-stabilized
1460 College Avenue
3.1(3)
Concourse

Rent-stabilized

1460 College Avenue

3.1(3)

Concourse

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 average1.43Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

15Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

35Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

13Class 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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Renford Cole

Site Manager·1 building·44 units

3.1

3 reviews