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Brian Garland

Agent·8 buildings·505 units
2.5

5 reviews

Highlights

10
Evictions
8
Litigation cases

About Brian Garland

Brian Garland is a modestly rated but responsible agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 5 reviews, with 20% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 10 evictions, 111 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Brian Garland is an agent associated with 8 buildings and 505 units across Riverdale in The Bronx. The portfolio is concentrated in Riverdale in The Bronx. Built in 1948, the buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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 reviews of buildings managed by Brian Garland reveal consistent management challenges, including poor cleanliness, inadequate garbage and pest control, and unsatisfactory owner responsiveness. Many tenants report issues with vermin, water damage, and safety concerns, alongside insufficient insulation causing noise disturbances. While some appreciate maintenance efforts and have positive interactions with neighbors, management is often seen as negligent and unresponsive, particularly in addressing serious maintenance problems. Renters advise better communication, more thorough cleaning, and care in renovations. Overall, expect ongoing management struggles and tenant dissatisfaction with maintenance and responsiveness in Garland's properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·37 minutes ago

Worst building ever

Pros

Nothing, absolutely nothing

Cons

A & E real estate should be in prison

Advice to the owners

Kill themselves

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Existing Issues but Enjoyable

Pros

The maintenance team and neighbors were superb.

Cons

Roaches, Water damage, and lack of response from management

Advice to the owners

Address the water damage in building and be reachable

Buildings associated with BRIAN GARLAND

  • 5552 Garage Netherland Avenue
    Good cause

    5552 Garage Netherland Avenue

    Riverdale

  • 5532 Garage Netherland Avenue
    Good cause

    5532 Garage Netherland Avenue

    Riverdale

  • 5530 Netherland Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    5530 Netherland Avenue

    3.1(2)

    Riverdale

  • 5572 Netherland Ave
    Rent-stabilized

    5572 Netherland Ave

    Riverdale

5552 Garage Netherland Avenue
Good cause

5552 Garage Netherland Avenue

Riverdale

5532 Garage Netherland Avenue
Good cause

5532 Garage Netherland Avenue

Riverdale

5530 Netherland Avenue
Rent-stabilized

5530 Netherland Avenue

3.1(2)

Riverdale

5572 Netherland Ave
Rent-stabilized

5572 Netherland Ave

Riverdale

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 average0.21Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
46Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

51Class 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

FAQs

Brian Garland has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

Buildings managed by Brian Garland average 0.21 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

20% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Brian Garland would recommend living there.

Brian Garland has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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

Brian Garland has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Brian Garland has 10 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Brian Garland owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 505 units.

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Brian Garland

Agent·8 buildings·505 units
2.5

5 reviews

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