What do tenants say about Eric Lam?

Eric Lam has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Eric Lam have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Eric Lam average 1.45 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Eric Lam?

84% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Eric Lam would recommend living there.

Is Eric Lam on the worst landlords list?

Eric Lam has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Eric Lam responsive to tenants?

84% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Eric Lam approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Eric Lam own or manage?

Eric Lam owns or manages 6 buildings totalling 51 units.

Has Eric Lam had any evictions?

Eric Lam has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Eric Lam had any litigation cases?

Eric Lam has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Eric Lam

Owner·6 buildings·51 units

3.2

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Eric Lam

Eric Lam is a mixed-profile owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 6 reviews, with 84% recommending their buildings and 84% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 74 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Eric Lam is an owner associated with a portfolio of 6 buildings and 51 units spanning construction eras from the 1890s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Eric Lam indicate generally clean and well-maintained properties with good garbage management and friendly supers. Residents appreciate the prime locations and quiet neighbors, though noise can be an issue on street-facing apartments. Owner responsiveness is mixed; while some tenants find management timely and helpful, others report slow or inconsistent responses, especially regarding heating and maintenance issues. Problems such as delayed heat activation, water pressure fluctuations, and occasional pest control concerns have been noted. Overall, tenants value the cleanliness and location but advise improving communication, responsiveness, and timely repairs to enhance the living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 month ago

Great clean building

Pros

Clean and quiet

Cons

Slow to cash checks

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Okay building tbh

Pros

No rats or rodents visible

Cons

Annoying property manager. Never responds

Advice to the owners

Hire additional admin help

Buildings associated with ERIC LAM

Good cause

76A Greenpoint Avenue

Greenpoint

Good cause

143 West 4 Street

3.6(5)

Greenwich Village

Good cause

90 Bowery

Little Italy

Good cause

145 West 4 Street

2.9(1)

Greenwich 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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.45Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

16Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

38Class A

Non-hazardous

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

14Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Eric Lam

Owner·6 buildings·51 units

3.2

6 reviews