What do tenants say about Ricardo Vonputtkammer?

Ricardo Vonputtkammer has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 14 reviews.

How many violations does Ricardo Vonputtkammer have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ricardo Vonputtkammer average 0.25 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ricardo Vonputtkammer?

65% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ricardo Vonputtkammer would recommend living there.

Is Ricardo Vonputtkammer on the worst landlords list?

Ricardo Vonputtkammer was ranked #96 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2024.

How many buildings does Ricardo Vonputtkammer own or manage?

Ricardo Vonputtkammer owns or manages 1 building totalling 113 units.

Has Ricardo Vonputtkammer had any litigation cases?

Ricardo Vonputtkammer has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Ricardo Vonputtkammer responsive to tenants?

58% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ricardo Vonputtkammer approve of how it is run.

Has Ricardo Vonputtkammer had any evictions?

Ricardo Vonputtkammer has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Ricardo Vonputtkammer

Officer·1 building·113 units

3.7

14 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ricardo Vonputtkammer

Ricardo Vonputtkammer is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 14 reviews, with 65% recommending their buildings and 58% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 29 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Ricardo Vonputtkammer is an officer associated with 1 building and 113 units located in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Kips Bay in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1940 and is primarily mid-rise. None of the associated units are rent-stabilized. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants report the buildings managed by Ricardo Vonputtkammer have clean lobbies, good locations, and functional amenities like elevators and laundry facilities. The superintendents are experienced but often busy and sometimes difficult to reach. Persistent pest issues, especially with mice and rats in basements and apartments, are frequently cited, with pest control efforts viewed as inadequate. Noise can be a problem, both from neighbors and external sources. Owner responsiveness is inconsistent, with some tenants experiencing delays or unresponsiveness, while others praise timely management. Overall, renters recommend the buildings but advise high maintenance tolerance and urge improvements in pest control and communication.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

My building review

Pros

The super is good

Cons

Landlord was hard to deal with. Can hear everything from people upstairs. Insane rat problem in the basement. Elevator is constantly down.

Former tenant·5 days ago

Lived there 2 years

Pros

Quiet, nice views, good lobby, great location

Cons

Landlord never fixed anything, several hidden fees associated with brokers and landlord, super didn't have the right key to get into my building the entire time I lived there, some packages were stolen

Advice to the owners

Don't nickel and dime tenants

Buildings associated with RICARDO VONPUTTKAMMER

229 E 29 St
3.7(14)
Kips Bay

229 E 29 St

3.7(14)

Kips Bay

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 average0.25Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

13Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

8Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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