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Joseph Brusco

Head Officer·25 buildings·228 units
3.5

29 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
7
Litigation cases

About Joseph Brusco

Joseph Brusco is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 29 reviews, with 60% recommending their buildings and 54% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 17 open violations, and 7 litigation cases. Data last updated October 26, 2026. Across the All Upper West Side and East Village in Manhattan, Joseph Brusco is a Head Officer associated with 25 buildings and 228 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between the 1880s and the 1960s, reflecting a range of historical development. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About 64% 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

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Joseph Brusco highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. The neighborhoods tend to be vibrant and well-located, with many residents appreciating responsive management and cleanliness. However, maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and pest control, are frequently mentioned as significant concerns. Some tenants also report frustrations with slow or unresponsive management, which has led to poor living conditions in some cases. While several tenants express satisfaction with their living situations, the need for more proactive management is a common theme, suggesting prospective renters should approach with caution.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Great building and street

Pros

We love the neighborhood—can’t be beat with access to parks, restaurants, and subway. Feels extremely safe and friendly here. We love the building and our views out onto the (mostly) quiet and beautiful street. Maintenance is pretty responsive.

Cons

Our kitchen is tiny and I wish we had better (any) ventilation in the kitchen and bathrooms. Our apartment is kind of a quirky shape, but we have made it work well. Old building so you can hear upstairs neighbors walking but we got used to it.

Advice to the owners

Would appreciate better ventilation in kitchens and bathrooms, or electric stove rather than pretty low quality and seemingly noxious gas appliances. Laundry machines use an app which can be tough to use since reception is bad in basement.

Former tenant·just now

nice place to live

Pros

Management is pretty responsive, appliances work well, nice area

Cons

Heat did not work well in winter

Buildings associated with JOSEPH BRUSCO

  • 160 West 80 Street
    Good cause

    160 West 80 Street

    Upper West Side

  • 162 West 80 Street
    Good cause

    162 West 80 Street

    3.4(11)

    Upper West Side

  • 164 West 80 Street
    Good cause

    164 West 80 Street

    Upper West Side

  • 101 West 77 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    101 West 77 Street

    3.0(3)

    Upper West Side

160 West 80 Street
Good cause

160 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

162 West 80 Street
Good cause

162 West 80 Street

3.4(11)

Upper West Side

164 West 80 Street
Good cause

164 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

101 West 77 Street
Rent-stabilized

101 West 77 Street

3.0(3)

Upper West Side

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

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

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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 average0.07Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
4Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

8Class 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

3Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Joseph Brusco has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 29 reviews.

Buildings managed by Joseph Brusco average 0.07 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

60% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Brusco would recommend living there.

Joseph Brusco owns or manages 25 buildings totalling 228 units.

Joseph Brusco has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

54% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Brusco approve of how it is run.

Joseph Brusco has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Joseph Brusco has 7 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Joseph Brusco

Head Officer·25 buildings·228 units
3.5

29 reviews

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