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Building Equity Mgmt Llc

Corporate Owner·44 buildings·896 units
3.6

34 reviews

Highlights

16
Evictions
73
Litigation cases

About Building Equity Mgmt Llc

Building Equity Mgmt Llc is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 34 reviews, with 71% recommending their buildings and 56% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 16 evictions, 550 open violations, and 73 litigation cases. Data last updated October 22, 2026. Associated with 44 buildings and 896 units across Manhattan and Brooklyn, Building Equity Mgmt LLC is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1850s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About 41 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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 BUILDING EQUITY MGMT LLC buildings reveal a mixed bag of experiences. Many residents appreciate the spacious apartments and generally good neighborhood vibe, praising friendly neighbors. However, management responsiveness is frequently criticized, with tenants reporting slow repairs and pest issues. While some buildings are well-maintained with decent heat and good garbage management, others experience ongoing challenges with cleanliness and upkeep. Overall, tenants suggest improvements in management practices and infrastructure maintenance to enhance living conditions. Despite the concerns, some still recommend these buildings for their locations and potential comforts.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 hours ago

Solid apartment, great neighborhood

Pros

Great park access, good light, quiet and calm neighborhood

Cons

Management company takes a long time to respond (landlord is good, though). Some bug issues—had to hire our own exterminator.

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Spacious, floor-through units in pre-war walkup

Pros

- Large units with open, flexible layouts - Interior/courtyard facing rooms are quiet with lots of natural light

Cons

- Unresponsive/unhelpful property management - Recurring pest/rodent problems in the summers - Staircase is falling apart - Unnecessary fees when paying through rental portal

Buildings associated with BUILDING EQUITY MGMT LLC

  • 15 East 31 Street

    15 East 31 Street

    Midtown South

  • 178 East  117 Street

    178 East 117 Street

    East Harlem

  • 135 West 52 Street

    135 West 52 Street

    5.0(1)

    Midtown

  • 270 St Nicholas Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    270 St Nicholas Avenue

    4.0(1)

    South Harlem

15 East 31 Street

15 East 31 Street

Midtown South

178 East  117 Street

178 East 117 Street

East Harlem

135 West 52 Street

135 West 52 Street

5.0(1)

Midtown

270 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized

270 St Nicholas Avenue

4.0(1)

South Harlem

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

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

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average0.59Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
144Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

255Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

151Class 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

Building Equity Mgmt LLC has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 34 reviews.

Buildings managed by Building Equity Mgmt LLC average 0.59 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

71% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Building Equity Mgmt LLC would recommend living there.

56% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Building Equity Mgmt LLC approve of how it is run.

Building Equity Mgmt LLC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Building Equity Mgmt LLC has 73 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Building Equity Mgmt LLC owns or manages 44 buildings totalling 896 units.

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Building Equity Mgmt Llc

Corporate Owner·44 buildings·896 units
3.6

34 reviews

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