What do tenants say about Richard Barsky?

Richard Barsky has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Richard Barsky have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Richard Barsky average 0.35 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Richard Barsky?

38% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Richard Barsky would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Richard Barsky own or manage?

Richard Barsky owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 142 units.

Is Richard Barsky on the worst landlords list?

Richard Barsky has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Richard Barsky responsive to tenants?

38% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Richard Barsky approve of how it is run.

Has Richard Barsky had any litigation cases?

Richard Barsky has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Richard Barsky had any evictions?

Richard Barsky has 8 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Richard Barsky

Shareholder·3 buildings·142 units

3.2

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Richard Barsky

Richard Barsky is a modestly rated but responsible shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 8 reviews, with 38% recommending their buildings and 38% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 8 evictions, 50 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Richard Barsky is a shareholder associated with a portfolio of 3 buildings and 142 units across Elmhurst, Sunset Park, and Sunnyside in Queens and Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Queens and Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily between 1928 and 1955 and are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings 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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Richard Barsky reveal a mixed management experience. Positives include attentive management and superintendents at some properties, well-maintained common areas, secure mailrooms, and reliable heating and water services. Residents appreciate the friendly neighbors and convenient locations, notably in Queens. However, significant complaints arise regarding pest infestations, particularly mice, roaches, and flies, often linked to poor garbage management and inadequate extermination efforts. Noise disturbances and outdated facilities also surface as concerns. Multiple reviewers mention slow or unresponsive management, lack of electronic rent payment options, and insufficient maintenance, suggesting that pest control and management responsiveness need urgent improvement for a consistently positive tenant experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·15 minutes ago

Great building to live in.

Pros

Friendly people and neighborhood. Responsive super.

Cons

So far not too many cons.

Advice to the owners

It would be much more convenient to be able to pay rent electronically. They only accept a mailed check.

Former tenant·6 minutes ago

Bad management and so many bugs

Pros

Good space and layout, laundry in building

Cons

So many flies as they put the garbage in the center courtyard. Can’t open windows or else flies will come in. Bed bugs, roaches, poor maintenance of the building.

Advice to the owners

Have the exterminator come in more often. Move the garbage away from the courtyard.

Buildings associated with RICHARD BARSKY

Rent-stabilized

80-50 Baxter Avenue

4.5(1)

Elmhurst

Rent-stabilized

4526 44 Street

3.2(5)

Sunnyside

Rent-stabilized

864 60 Street

2.1(2)

Sunset Park

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 average0.35Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

19Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

27Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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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Richard Barsky

Shareholder·3 buildings·142 units

3.2

8 reviews