What do tenants say about Garthchester Realty?

Garthchester Realty has an average tenant rating of 4.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does Garthchester Realty have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Garthchester Realty average 0.06 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Garthchester Realty?

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Garthchester Realty would recommend living there.

Has Garthchester Realty had any evictions?

Garthchester Realty has 13 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Garthchester Realty on the worst landlords list?

Garthchester Realty has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Garthchester Realty responsive to tenants?

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Garthchester Realty approve of how it is run.

Has Garthchester Realty had any litigation cases?

Garthchester Realty has 16 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Garthchester Realty own or manage?

Garthchester Realty owns or manages 33 buildings totalling 2891 units.

Garthchester Realty

Corporate Owner·33 buildings·2891 units

4.0

5 reviews

Highlights

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About Garthchester Realty

Garthchester Realty is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.0/5 across 5 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 13 evictions, 182 open violations, and 16 litigation cases. Data last updated August 5, 2026. Garthchester Realty is a corporate owner associated with 33 buildings and 2,891 units across The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including Riverdale, Soho, Forest Hills, Spuyten Duyvil, Oakland Gardens, Kew Gardens, Long Island City, and Hunters Point. The buildings were constructed over a wide range of years, spanning from the 1870s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio consists mostly of mid-rise buildings. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. 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.

Reviews for buildings managed by GARTHCHESTER REALTY show a mix of experiences. Many tenants praise the friendly doormen, clean premises, and responsive management, especially in well-kept locations with good amenities and quiet surroundings. However, some buildings suffer from maintenance issues like outdated gym equipment, pest infestations, heating problems, and interrupted renovations. Garbage management is generally well-handled, but there are reports of unaddressed noise complaints and challenging neighbor relations in certain buildings. While some tenants highly recommend these rentals for community feel and convenience, a few advise management to improve communication and timely resolution of repairs to enhance renter satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Nice and Friendly apartment

Pros

Neighbors and door men are really friendly. Laundry is quick and easy and everything has always worked well

Cons

Gym can use a little update. A couple machines don't work and treadmill has a disclaimer on it.

Advice to the owners

n/a

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Good rental apartment

Pros

Spacious, lots of closet space

Cons

Downstairs neighbor always complaining about noise

Buildings associated with GARTHCHESTER REALTY

37-14 34 Street

Long Island City

73-10 220 Street

Oakland Gardens

Rent-stabilized

74-10 220 Street

Oakland Gardens

102-30 66 Road

Forest Hills

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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 average0.06Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

42Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

68Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

70Class A

Non-hazardous

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

2Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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