What do tenants say about Joshua Gabbay?

Joshua Gabbay has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

How many violations does Joshua Gabbay have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joshua Gabbay average 0.35 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joshua Gabbay?

46% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joshua Gabbay would recommend living there.

Has Joshua Gabbay had any litigation cases?

Joshua Gabbay has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Joshua Gabbay had any evictions?

Joshua Gabbay has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Joshua Gabbay on the worst landlords list?

Joshua Gabbay has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Joshua Gabbay own or manage?

Joshua Gabbay owns or manages 1 building totalling 31 units.

Is Joshua Gabbay responsive to tenants?

19% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joshua Gabbay approve of how it is run.

Joshua Gabbay

Head Officer·1 building·31 units

2.5

11 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joshua Gabbay

Joshua Gabbay is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 11 reviews, with 46% recommending their buildings and 19% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 11 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Joshua Gabbay is a Head Officer associated with a portfolio of 1 building and 31 units built in 1920, located in the East Village of Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the East Village within Manhattan. The building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Joshua Gabbay consistently highlight issues with management responsiveness and pest control, creating frustration among residents. While many appreciate the location and spacious apartments, concerns about cleanliness and garbage management are prevalent, with complaints about persistent rodent problems and inadequate maintenance. Although some tenants commend the promptness of superintendents, they note that the overall management approach is unsatisfactory, with delayed responses to maintenance requests. Overall, potential renters should be aware that while the buildings may have desirable features, management may not meet expectations, impacting the living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Mice issue. Responsive supers and management

Pros

Elevator. Wall unit AC. Responsive management Concession was offered due to pest issues

Cons

Despite construction workers and exterminators coming into the unit on a nearly daily basis, it took 2 months until our mice issue was resolved. Also ended up seeing them again days before our lease ended

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Overpriced but ok

Pros

Location, elevator, that's about it

Cons

Small rooms, poor management, bad garbage issues

Advice to the owners

n/a

Buildings associated with Joshua Gabbay

Rent-stabilized
156 2 Avenue
2.5(11)
East Village

Rent-stabilized

156 2 Avenue

2.5(11)

East Village

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 average0.35Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

7Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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

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Joshua Gabbay

Head Officer·1 building·31 units

2.5

11 reviews