What do tenants say about Nyc Housing Authority?

Nyc Housing Authority has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 16 reviews.

How many violations does Nyc Housing Authority have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Nyc Housing Authority average 0.01 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Nyc Housing Authority?

38% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Nyc Housing Authority would recommend living there.

Has Nyc Housing Authority had any evictions?

Nyc Housing Authority has 165 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Nyc Housing Authority responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Nyc Housing Authority approve of how it is run.

Has Nyc Housing Authority had any litigation cases?

Nyc Housing Authority has 51 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Nyc Housing Authority own or manage?

Nyc Housing Authority owns or manages 437 buildings totalling 10665 units.

Is Nyc Housing Authority on the worst landlords list?

Nyc Housing Authority has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Nyc Housing Authority

Owner·437 buildings·10665 units

2.9

16 reviews

Highlights

165

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Nyc Housing Authority

Nyc Housing Authority is a modestly rated but responsible owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 16 reviews, with 38% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 165 evictions, 220 open violations, and 51 litigation cases. Data last updated September 30, 2026. Across neighborhoods such as Jamaica, Woodstock, Crown Heights, Mott Haven, Laurelton, Upper West Side, Fort Greene, and Springfield Gardens in boroughs including Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island, Nyc Housing Authority is an owner associated with 437 buildings and 10,665 units. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1860s to the 1990s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are mostly low-rise. A small share of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of NYC Housing Authority buildings reflect a mixed management experience. Many residents appreciate well-maintained heat, strong water pressure, and good access to transit and shopping. Several buildings are noted for friendly neighbors and timely owner responsiveness. However, there are frequent complaints about cleanliness issues, pest infestations (rats, mice, roaches), garbage mismanagement, and outdated or faulty infrastructure. Noise levels vary depending on the building's location. In some cases, tenants report unacceptably poor living conditions and lackluster responsiveness, urging management to improve pest control, building upkeep, and tenant communication. Overall, management performance fluctuates across properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

Great place for families

Pros

Access to shopping and transit is great

Cons

Neighborhood can be loud at times

Former tenant·9 months ago

Pretty decent cant complain

Pros

Look and feel of the building and apartment as it does not look like regular NYCHA although it is half

Cons

Not too much to complain about; Wish i can upgrade

Advice to the owners

Communication about upgrades including timeframes if possible

Buildings associated with NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

549 Ralph Avenue

Crown Heights

204 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

219-30 Gar Murdock Avenue

Cambria Heights

Good cause

5485 Broadway

Marble Hill

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 average0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

89Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

95Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

34Class 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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