What do tenants say about John Cataldo?

John Cataldo has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does John Cataldo have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Cataldo average 0.97 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Cataldo?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Cataldo would recommend living there.

How many buildings does John Cataldo own or manage?

John Cataldo owns or manages 1 building totalling 34 units.

Is John Cataldo responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Cataldo approve of how it is run.

Is John Cataldo on the worst landlords list?

John Cataldo has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has John Cataldo had any litigation cases?

John Cataldo has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has John Cataldo had any evictions?

John Cataldo has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

John Cataldo

Agent·1 building·34 units

2.6

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Cataldo

John Cataldo is a poorly regarded agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 33 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated July 29, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 34 units across Brooklyn, John Cataldo is an agent responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1920s, reflecting a specific generation of development. The portfolio is concentrated in Bay Ridge in Brooklyn. The building is a mostly low-rise structure, and all of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by John Cataldo reveal a pattern of poor maintenance and neglect. Renters commonly report unclean conditions, persistent pest infestations including roaches and bedbugs, leaks, mold, and general disrepair. Garbage management appears inconsistent, and heating services are unreliable, often requiring tenants to repeatedly contact management for assistance. While neighbors tend to be friendly and the locations are convenient and affordable, many tenants express frustration with slow or nonexistent landlord responsiveness. The overall experience is marred by a lack of timely repairs and inadequate attention to building upkeep, indicating significant management challenges for these properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

BUGS / LEAKS

Pros

CHEAP Large unit for the price. Nice location.

Cons

Its cheap and you get what you pay for. Noisy neighbors. Roaches. Flies. Three leaks in the ceiling in one year.

Advice to the owners

Pay for some repairs / renovations. CLEAN. Get rid of the bugs.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Dirty building in need of repair.

Pros

Neighbors are nice people.

Cons

Lousy landlord and nasty super. Building is in poor repair with leaks and mold. Floors in common area are dirty. Needs paint. Doesn't want to repair anything.

Advice to the owners

Clean up and repair. Basic maintenance would help.

Buildings associated with JOHN CATALDO

Rent-stabilized
7301 4 Avenue
2.6(3)
Bay Ridge

Rent-stabilized

7301 4 Avenue

2.6(3)

Bay Ridge

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 average0.97Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

10Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

9Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

14Class 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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John Cataldo

Agent·1 building·34 units

2.6

3 reviews