What do tenants say about Shimmie Horn?

Shimmie Horn has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

How many violations does Shimmie Horn have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Shimmie Horn average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Shimmie Horn?

78% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Shimmie Horn would recommend living there.

Has Shimmie Horn had any litigation cases?

Shimmie Horn has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Shimmie Horn on the worst landlords list?

Shimmie Horn has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Shimmie Horn own or manage?

Shimmie Horn owns or manages 14 buildings totalling 805 units.

Is Shimmie Horn responsive to tenants?

78% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Shimmie Horn approve of how it is run.

Has Shimmie Horn had any evictions?

Shimmie Horn has 11 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Shimmie Horn

Head Officer·14 buildings·805 units

4.2

9 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Shimmie Horn

Shimmie Horn is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 9 reviews, with 78% recommending their buildings and 78% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 11 evictions, 5 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Shimmie Horn is a Head Officer associated with 14 buildings and 805 units across Queens. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Rego Park, and Woodside. The buildings were built primarily in the 1930s, showcasing a significant historical presence in the community. The portfolio consists mostly of mid-rise buildings. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Shimmie Horn reveal a mixed reputation. Some tenants appreciate the cleanliness, prompt responsiveness, and overall maintenance of their units, citing excellent amenities and supportive management. However, serious concerns emerge from others regarding cleanliness, pest control, and issues of racial profiling that impacted their sense of safety and community. Noise levels and outdated laundry facilities also draw criticism. While many residents recommend these buildings for their spacious apartments and convenient locations, ongoing attention to management practices and building maintenance is essential for enhancing tenant satisfaction and safety.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 seconds ago

I Did Not Feel Safe or Welcome Living Here

Pros

The location was convenient, but unfortunately my overall experience living in this building was overshadowed by serious issues that ultimately caused me to leave.

Cons

I was racially profiled while living in this building. On multiple occasions, people approached me and questioned whether I lived in the building, asked to see my ID, asked what floor I lived on, and followed me throughout the building. These were not isolated incidents. It happened enough times that simply coming and going from my own home became uncomfortable and stressful. Eventually, the racial profiling became so overbearing that I decided to leave. There were also serious cleanliness and pest issues. I regularly encountered large roaches throughout the building, including dead roaches casually lying in common areas. The overall condition and cleanliness of the property were extremely disappointing.

Advice to the owners

Management needs to take reports of racial profiling seriously and ensure that every resident can enter, leave, and move throughout their own building without being questioned, followed, or repeatedly asked to prove that they belong there. When I raised these concerns, the owners made excuses rather than taking my claims seriously or meaningfully addressing what was happening. Residents who report experiences like this deserve to be heard and have their concerns taken seriously, not dismissed or explained away. The building also needs significantly better pest control and maintenance of the common areas. Residents should not regularly encounter large roaches, dead or alive, throughout the property.

Former tenant·17 seconds ago

well kept building

Pros

clean, well kept

Cons

im not sure

Advice to the owners

thanks

Buildings associated with SHIMMIE HORN

Rent-stabilized

82-67 Austin Street

5.0(1)

Kew Gardens

Rent-stabilized

62-65 Saunders Street

2.4(1)

Rego Park

Rent-stabilized

62-95 Saunders Street

Rego Park

Rent-stabilized

63-25 Saunders Street

Rego 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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

4Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Shimmie Horn

Head Officer·14 buildings·805 units

4.2

9 reviews