What do tenants say about Chris Swensen?

Chris Swensen has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

How many violations does Chris Swensen have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Chris Swensen average 0.75 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Chris Swensen?

23% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Chris Swensen would recommend living there.

Has Chris Swensen had any evictions?

Chris Swensen has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Chris Swensen own or manage?

Chris Swensen owns or manages 1 building totalling 29 units.

Is Chris Swensen responsive to tenants?

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

Is Chris Swensen on the worst landlords list?

Chris Swensen has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Chris Swensen had any litigation cases?

Chris Swensen has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Chris Swensen

Site Manager·1 building·29 units

2.9

9 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Chris Swensen

Chris Swensen is a modestly rated but responsible site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 9 reviews, with 23% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 22 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 23, 2026. Chris Swensen is a site manager associated with 1 building and 29 units across Midtown South in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Midtown South in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1986 and is primarily mid-rise. 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.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for buildings managed by Chris Swensen reflect a mixed experience. While some tenants appreciate the convenient location, spacious units, doorman presence, and occasional responsiveness of management, common concerns include inconsistent cleanliness, pest issues, slow or inadequate management response, and maintenance delays. Noise levels and neighbor quality vary widely, with some expressing dissatisfaction over security and upkeep, particularly on certain floors. Garbage management is often cited as problematic, and some apartments suffer from aging infrastructure needing renovation. Prospective renters should expect a building with some good amenities but also be prepared for ongoing maintenance and management challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·23 minutes ago

Get what you pay for

Pros

Cheap, nice open layout

Cons

Area is a bit sketchy

Former tenant·11 months ago

pretty decent spot - good value for what you pay

Pros

Convenient and accessible is number 1. Every night the waste bins get cleared out which keeps pests away. Doormen on rotation are friendly and keep the lobby clean. packages get delivered to your door!

Cons

Management is ok at response times. Took 1.5 weeks for them to change a toilet which resulted in not being able to use the bathroom for a while.

Buildings associated with Chris Swensen

Good cause
408 8 Avenue
2.9(9)
Midtown South

Good cause

408 8 Avenue

2.9(9)

Midtown South

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 average0.75Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

13Class 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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Chris Swensen

Site Manager·1 building·29 units

2.9

9 reviews