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Robert Cohen

Site Manager·5 buildings·104 units
3.6

20 reviews

Highlights

3
Evictions
5
Litigation cases

About Robert Cohen

Robert Cohen is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 20 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 60% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 15 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Associated with 5 buildings and 104 units across Manhattan, Robert Cohen is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1880s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including the West Village, Central Harlem, and Hamilton Heights. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority 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

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback on buildings managed by Robert Cohen reflects a mixed but critical view of the overall management quality. While cleanliness and pest control issues are commonly noted, many residents appreciate the quick and effective garbage management. Complaints about unresponsive management and persistent pest problems dominate the reviews, alongside concerns regarding rent increases and maintenance delays. However, many occupants highlight positive aspects such as friendly neighbors and responsive superintendents. Overall, tenants recommend caution, suggesting that while some buildings offer a decent living experience, significant improvements in management responsiveness and pest control are urgently needed.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Great apartment, small though

Pros

Trash maintenance is great, the mop the halls, nice neighbors

Cons

Pests. Older building so it’s a given

Former tenant·48 seconds ago

Ghost owners - mouse central

Pros

Great location - I loved how much happened at the park across the street

Cons

Pests all over and non responsive management

Buildings associated with ROBERT COHEN

  • 500 West 143 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    500 West 143 Street

    3.2(7)

    Hamilton Heights

  • 28 Macombs Place
    Rent-stabilized

    28 Macombs Place

    3.2(5)

    Central Harlem

  • 176 West Houston Street
    Rent-stabilized

    176 West Houston Street

    4.4(4)

    West Village

  • 178 West Houston Street
    Rent-stabilized

    178 West Houston Street

    4.2(3)

    West Village

500 West 143 Street
Rent-stabilized

500 West 143 Street

3.2(7)

Hamilton Heights

28 Macombs Place
Rent-stabilized

28 Macombs Place

3.2(5)

Central Harlem

176 West Houston Street
Rent-stabilized

176 West Houston Street

4.4(4)

West Village

178 West Houston Street
Rent-stabilized

178 West Houston Street

4.2(3)

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 average0.14Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
7Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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

Robert Cohen has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

Buildings managed by Robert Cohen average 0.14 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Robert Cohen would recommend living there.

Robert Cohen owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 104 units.

Robert Cohen has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Robert Cohen has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

60% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Robert Cohen approve of how it is run.

Robert Cohen has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Robert Cohen

Site Manager·5 buildings·104 units
3.6

20 reviews

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