Openigloo home
Openigloo home

Follow us

For renters

Apartments for rent in NYCRenting tips and resourcesVerified apartment listings in NYCBuildings and owners in NYCOwners in NYCNYC market analysis reports

For landlords

iglooIQListings quality policy

Trending neighborhoods

Apartments in AstoriaApartments in Bedford-StuyvesantApartments in BushwickApartments in ChelseaApartments in Financial DistrictApartments in SohoApartments in Upper East SideApartments in Upper West SideApartments in West VillageApartments in Williamsburg

NYC boroughs

Apartments in BronxApartments in BrooklynApartments in ManhattanApartments in QueensApartments in Staten Island

2-bedroom apartments

2-bedroom apartments in Bronx2-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn2-bedroom apartments in Manhattan2-bedroom apartments in Queens2-bedroom apartments in Staten Island

Support

FAQContact usLive support

Legal

Terms of usePrivacy policyCommunity guidelinesAgency disclosureFair housing disclosureStandard operating procedures
© 2026 Openigloo Inc. All rights reserved.
J

James Brusco

Shareholder·23 buildings·246 units
4.2

15 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

About James Brusco

James Brusco is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 15 reviews, with 87% recommending their buildings and 87% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 0 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. James Brusco is a shareholder associated with 23 buildings and 246 units across the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily from the 1880s to the 1960s, reflecting over half a century of architectural history. The majority of the buildings are mostly low-rise structures. About 87% 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·4 minutes ago

chill landlord and well-kept building

Pros

location, cleanliness, landlord responsiveness

Cons

cramped, no elevator

Former tenant·1 month ago

Nice, Quiet Building

Pros

Quiet location on the park. Landlord is responsive to issues

Cons

There are occasional pest issues

Buildings associated with JAMES BRUSCO

  • 253 W 91 St
    Rent-stabilized

    253 W 91 St

    4.4(1)

    Upper West Side

  • 71 West 85 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    71 West 85 Street

    Upper West Side

  • 104 Riverside Dr
    Rent-stabilized

    104 Riverside Dr

    4.5(1)

    Upper West Side

  • 256 West 85 Street
    Good cause

    256 West 85 Street

    4.8(2)

    Upper West Side

253 W 91 St
Rent-stabilized

253 W 91 St

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

71 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

71 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

104 Riverside Dr
Rent-stabilized

104 Riverside Dr

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

256 West 85 Street
Good cause

256 West 85 Street

4.8(2)

Upper West Side

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

FAQs

James Brusco has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 15 reviews.

87% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by James Brusco would recommend living there.

James Brusco has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

James Brusco has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

James Brusco has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

James Brusco owns or manages 23 buildings totalling 246 units.

87% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by James Brusco approve of how it is run.

J

James Brusco

Shareholder·23 buildings·246 units
4.2

15 reviews

Follow us

For renters

Apartments for rent in NYCRenting tips and resourcesVerified apartment listings in NYCBuildings and owners in NYCOwners in NYCNYC market analysis reports

For landlords

iglooIQListings quality policy

Trending neighborhoods

Apartments in AstoriaApartments in Bedford-StuyvesantApartments in BushwickApartments in ChelseaApartments in Financial DistrictApartments in SohoApartments in Upper East SideApartments in Upper West SideApartments in West VillageApartments in Williamsburg

NYC boroughs

Apartments in BronxApartments in BrooklynApartments in ManhattanApartments in QueensApartments in Staten Island

2-bedroom apartments

2-bedroom apartments in Bronx2-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn2-bedroom apartments in Manhattan2-bedroom apartments in Queens2-bedroom apartments in Staten Island

Support

FAQContact usLive support

Legal

Terms of usePrivacy policyCommunity guidelinesAgency disclosureFair housing disclosureStandard operating procedures
© 2026 Openigloo Inc. All rights reserved.