What do tenants say about Michael Francisco?

Michael Francisco has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 107 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Francisco have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Francisco average 0.06 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Francisco?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Francisco would recommend living there.

Is Michael Francisco responsive to tenants?

74% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Francisco approve of how it is run.

Has Michael Francisco had any litigation cases?

Michael Francisco has 13 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Michael Francisco had any evictions?

Michael Francisco has 17 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Michael Francisco own or manage?

Michael Francisco owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 1983 units.

Is Michael Francisco on the worst landlords list?

Michael Francisco has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Michael Francisco

Officer·7 buildings·1983 units

4.2

107 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Francisco

Michael Francisco is a well-regarded and reliable officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 107 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 74% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 17 evictions, 128 open violations, and 13 litigation cases. Data last updated October 9, 2026. Associated with 7 buildings and 1,983 units across Manhattan, Michael Francisco is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1970s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including Lenox Hill, Murray Hill, and Turtle Bay. The buildings are primarily high-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Michael Francisco reflect a mixed management experience. Many tenants praise the friendly and responsive doormen, as well as the cleanliness and location of the buildings. However, concerns frequently arise regarding slow management responsiveness to maintenance requests, issues with pest control, and varying apartment conditions. Rent increases have also been noted as excessive by some renters. Despite these management shortcomings, many residents appreciate the community atmosphere and well-maintained public areas, suggesting that improvements in maintenance communication could elevate tenant satisfaction further.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

not bad, a good option

Pros

great doormen, location, views

Cons

management is terrible

Former tenant·1 month ago

Good Apt Builduing

Pros

Friendly people, clean, nice roof, nice doorman.

Cons

AC issues in summer.

Buildings associated with MICHAEL FRANCISCO

1081 Front 3 Avenue

Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

200 E 72 St

4.2(18)

Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

Regency Towers

4.0(44)

Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

330 East 46 Street

3.7(19)

Turtle Bay

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 average0.06Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

8Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

83Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

37Class 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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