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John Brusco

Head Officer·22 buildings·267 units
3.2

42 reviews

Highlights

5
Evictions
11
Litigation cases

About John Brusco

John Brusco is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 42 reviews, with 36% recommending their buildings and 29% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 34 open violations, and 11 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. John Brusco is a Head Officer associated with a portfolio of 22 buildings and 267 units built primarily between the 1880s and the 1940s in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including the Upper West Side and Hell's Kitchen. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About half 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 reviews for buildings managed by John Brusco indicate a mixed tenant experience. Many residents appreciate the great locations and friendly neighbors, but management is frequently criticized for being unresponsive and sometimes rude. Concerns also arise regarding cleanliness and maintenance, particularly the management of pests and waste. Although some buildings feature better heating and water pressure, tenants express frustration over persistent issues, including theft of packages and aging infrastructure. Overall, while the buildings have potential, significant improvements in management responsiveness and general upkeep are necessary for a more satisfactory living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 minutes ago

Its just fine

Pros

The building is just fine nothing special

Cons

The management company is slow and typically rude, as if a request to fix something is a burden to them

Advice to the owners

To trying being kind and understanding

Former tenant·1 week ago

Decent Management, Nice building

Pros

The space was great, 10/10 location

Cons

Outdated, quite small, expensive for what you get

Advice to the owners

Packages being stolen is not cool. New, safer intercom needed

Buildings associated with JOHN BRUSCO

  • 457 Rear West 50 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    457 Rear West 50 Street

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 323 West 75 Street
    Good cause

    323 West 75 Street

    3.4(4)

    Upper West Side

  • 814 10 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    814 10 Avenue

    2.5(4)

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 203 West 85 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    203 West 85 Street

    3.0(11)

    Upper West Side

457 Rear West 50 Street
Rent-stabilized

457 Rear West 50 Street

Hell's Kitchen

323 West 75 Street
Good cause

323 West 75 Street

3.4(4)

Upper West Side

814 10 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

814 10 Avenue

2.5(4)

Hell's Kitchen

203 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

203 West 85 Street

3.0(11)

Upper West Side

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 average0.12Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
18Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

13Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

John Brusco has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 42 reviews.

Buildings managed by John Brusco average 0.12 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

36% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Brusco would recommend living there.

John Brusco has 11 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

29% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Brusco approve of how it is run.

John Brusco has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

John Brusco owns or manages 22 buildings totalling 267 units.

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

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John Brusco

Head Officer·22 buildings·267 units
3.2

42 reviews

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    • 323 West 75 Street #2C, Manhattan, NY 10023 apartment_living_room 1
    Verified
    Rent-stabilized
    Upper West Side·1 bed, 1 bath
    3.4(4)

    323 West 75 Street #2C

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    $4,000
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Verified
Rent-stabilized
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3.4(4)

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New
$4,000
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Future
Rent-stabilized
Hell's Kitchen·Studio, 1 bath
2.5(4)

814 10 Avenue #7C

    • 814 10 Avenue #7C, Manhattan, NY 10019 apartment_bedroom_room 1
    Future
    Rent-stabilized
    Hell's Kitchen·Studio, 1 bath
    2.5(4)

    814 10 Avenue #7C