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Wayne Ngai

Head Officer·1 building·236 units
4.7

8 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
1
Litigation cases

About Wayne Ngai

Wayne Ngai is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.7/5 across 8 reviews, with 88% recommending their buildings and 88% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 8 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 19, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 236 units across Manhattan, Wayne Ngai is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that was built in 2016. The portfolio is concentrated in the All Upper West Side neighborhood in Manhattan. The building is classified as a high-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are 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.

Tenant feedback for buildings managed by Wayne Ngai underscores a generally positive living experience. Residents praise the cleanliness, excellent noise levels, and friendly staff, reflecting strong management presence. There are concerns regarding occasional responsiveness and rising rental prices, which may warrant attention. Furthermore, while many appreciate the modern finishes and amenities, some feel security could be enhanced. Overall, tenants favor the vibrant locations and well-maintained facilities, suggesting that these buildings offer a comfortable environment, although future management improvements in communication and infrastructure are advised to enhance tenant retention.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 weeks ago

Great building to live in

Pros

Nice units, nice staff, great location

Cons

No particular cons

Former tenant·5 months ago

Great place in UWS

Pros

Great location, great building staff, safe, good vibes, well built

Cons

Expensive, heating/AC unit didn’t work perfectly but was good enough. No major issues and staff would come look quick.

Buildings associated with WAYNE NGAI

  • 170 Amsterdam Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    170 Amsterdam Avenue

    4.7(8)

    All Upper West Side

170 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

170 Amsterdam Avenue

4.7(8)

All Upper West Side

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 average0.03Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

7Class 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

FAQs

Wayne Ngai has an average tenant rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

Buildings managed by Wayne Ngai average 0.03 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

88% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Wayne Ngai would recommend living there.

88% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Wayne Ngai approve of how it is run.

Wayne Ngai owns or manages 1 building totalling 236 units.

Wayne Ngai has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Wayne Ngai has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

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Wayne Ngai

Head Officer·1 building·236 units
4.7

8 reviews

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