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Building Equity Management Llc

Corporate Owner·71 buildings·1351 units
3.8

38 reviews

Highlights

35
Evictions
61
Litigation cases

About Building Equity Management Llc

Building Equity Management Llc is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 38 reviews, with 48% recommending their buildings and 69% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 35 evictions, 417 open violations, and 61 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 71 buildings and 1,351 units across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, Building Equity Management LLC is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1800s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, including Soho, Greenwich Village, and Greenpoint. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About half 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

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by BUILDING EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC reveal significant management issues. Tenants frequently cite poor cleanliness, terrible garbage management, and pest infestations, particularly involving rodents. Many highlight unresponsive management and a lack of urgency in addressing maintenance concerns. While some residents appreciate the locations and spacious apartments, the overwhelming sentiment is one of frustration, with numerous calls for improved upkeep and communication. Although a few reviews mention positive experiences with management and maintenance, the frequency of negative feedback raises concerns about overall tenant satisfaction and the living experience in these properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

174 Delancey-live with rats!

Pros

LES location (can be loud), proximity to train

Cons

The courtyard trash area has had a horrendous rat problem for at least the last year. Management does nothing to address the issue, despite multiple visits from the Dept. of Health and violations issued to the buildings (there is a front and rear). They have left dead mice sitting in the courtyard for over 24 hours more than once. I haven't seen mice in my apartment, but the rats and mice are definitely inside the buildings--I hear them moving in the ceiling and in the walls. The trash is poorly managed, there is not enough trash cans for the number of apartments and the buildings are generally not cleaned. Other issues: -As another reviewer mentioned, electricity costs are ridiculously high for how small the apartments are (especially in the winter) -There have been leak issues in the apartment below mine -Intercoms don't really work -I have put up with these cons (and others) so far because the price per location is good, but would not recommend moving in.

Advice to the owners

Do something about the rats!!

Former tenant·1 month ago

174 Delancey St

Pros

Location is good

Cons

Rats, pigeons and overflowing trash in the garbage area

Buildings associated with BUILDING EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC

  • 401A Convent Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    401A Convent Avenue

    2.0(1)

    Hamilton Heights

  • 325 Rear Broome Street
    Good cause

    325 Rear Broome Street

    Lower East Side

  • 18 Varick Street

    18 Varick Street

    Tribeca

  • 1 Abingdon Square
    Rent-stabilized

    1 Abingdon Square

    West Village

401A Convent Avenue
Rent-stabilized

401A Convent Avenue

2.0(1)

Hamilton Heights

325 Rear Broome Street
Good cause

325 Rear Broome Street

Lower East Side

18 Varick Street

18 Varick Street

Tribeca

1 Abingdon Square
Rent-stabilized

1 Abingdon Square

West Village

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 average0.30Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
137Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

196Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

77Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

7Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Building Equity Management LLC has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 38 reviews.

Buildings managed by Building Equity Management LLC average 0.3 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

48% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Building Equity Management LLC would recommend living there.

69% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Building Equity Management LLC approve of how it is run.

Building Equity Management LLC has 61 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Building Equity Management LLC has 35 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Building Equity Management LLC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Building Equity Management LLC owns or manages 71 buildings totalling 1351 units.

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Building Equity Management Llc

Corporate Owner·71 buildings·1351 units
3.8

38 reviews

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  • 215 East 81 Street #PH-F, Manhattan, NY 10028 apartment_living_room 1
Future
Yorkville·1 bed, 1 bath
2.6(1)

215 East 81 Street #PH-F