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Richard Giancola

Owner·6 buildings·24 units
4.5

3 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Richard Giancola

Richard Giancola is a well-regarded and reliable owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 17, 2026. Across Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill in Brooklyn, Richard Giancola is an owner associated with 6 buildings and 24 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill. The buildings were built primarily in the 1800s to the early 1920s. The median floor category is mostly low-rise. None 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.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Richard Giancola highlights generally responsive and communicative management, especially noted in prompt repair responses and tenant engagement. Properties are often praised for quiet neighbors, good location, and well-maintained features like in-unit laundry and dishwashers. Cleanliness and garbage management are mostly positive, though some upkeep concerns appear, such as occasional delays in addressing maintenance requests and the need for cosmetic updates like painting. Heating systems are effective but can be difficult to regulate. Overall, tenants appreciate the landlord’s approachability and building charm but suggest increased attention to ongoing maintenance and interior care for enhanced living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Amazing building, responsive landlord

Pros

I barely had to contact the landlord because everything was in great condition. The few times I had to contact him, he answered within a few hours and someone was in the next day to fix it. Super nice guy and very communicative. Laundry in unit. Dishwasher. Great, quiet neighbors (or thick floors? never heard the people above me)

Cons

Heat is a bit too high in winter. No way to lower it unless you open the window. Manageable, but really hot if you sleep with the door closed.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great Building and Unit

Pros

Classic brownstone. Quiet neighbors. Perfect location. Brand new kitchen with dishwasher. W/D in unit! Cats allowed.

Cons

Could be updated a bit.

Advice to the owners

Clean the common areas a bit more frequently.

Buildings associated with RICHARD GIANCOLA

  • 438 Rear Union Street
    Good cause

    438 Rear Union Street

    Carroll Gardens

  • 171 Congress Street
    Good cause

    171 Congress Street

    Cobble Hill

  • 93 1 Place
    Good cause

    93 1 Place

    Carroll Gardens

  • 438 Union Street

    438 Union Street

    4.9(1)

    Carroll Gardens

438 Rear Union Street
Good cause

438 Rear Union Street

Carroll Gardens

171 Congress Street
Good cause

171 Congress Street

Cobble Hill

93 1 Place
Good cause

93 1 Place

Carroll Gardens

438 Union Street

438 Union Street

4.9(1)

Carroll Gardens

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

-

Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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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
0Class 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

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

FAQs

Richard Giancola has an average tenant rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Richard Giancola would recommend living there.

Richard Giancola owns or manages 6 buildings totalling 24 units.

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Richard Giancola approve of how it is run.

Richard Giancola has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Richard Giancola has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Richard Giancola has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Richard Giancola

Owner·6 buildings·24 units
4.5

3 reviews

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