What do tenants say about John Vandecker?

John Vandecker has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does John Vandecker have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Vandecker average 0.23 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Vandecker?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Vandecker would recommend living there.

Has John Vandecker had any litigation cases?

John Vandecker has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Has John Vandecker had any evictions?

John Vandecker has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does John Vandecker own or manage?

John Vandecker owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 15 units.

Is John Vandecker responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Vandecker approve of how it is run.

Is John Vandecker on the worst landlords list?

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

John Vandecker

Site Manager·8 buildings·15 units

3.1

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Vandecker

John Vandecker is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 2 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 4 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Across Stuyvesant Heights, Prospect Heights, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Sunset Park, and Belmont in Brooklyn and The Bronx, John Vandecker is a site manager associated with 8 buildings and 15 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and The Bronx. The buildings were constructed between 1872 and 1931, showcasing a range of historical architectural styles. The portfolio primarily consists of low-rise buildings. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·14 minutes ago

Decent for price

Pros

Great location, in-unit laundry

Cons

Super filthy entry way, broken appliances with no landlord fixing

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Good apt w nice appliances but needs more attentative landlord

Pros

Good lighting and nice appliances. Some spacious bedrooms. Roof access. Overall an okay apartment near lots of restaurants.

Cons

Small. Had issues with hot water and heat and landlord took a very longs time to resolve. Walk up.

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive to tenants complaints.

Buildings associated with JOHN VANDECKER

Good cause

1254 Broadway

Stuyvesant Heights

Good cause

637A Vanderbilt Avenue

Prospect Heights

Good cause

478 Halsey Street

3.4(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

Good cause

4716 5 Avenue

Sunset Park

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 average0.23Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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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John Vandecker

Site Manager·8 buildings·15 units

3.1

2 reviews