What do tenants say about John Imperatore?

John Imperatore has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does John Imperatore have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Imperatore average 0.8 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Imperatore?

17% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Imperatore would recommend living there.

Has John Imperatore had any evictions?

John Imperatore has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is John Imperatore responsive to tenants?

17% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Imperatore approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does John Imperatore own or manage?

John Imperatore owns or manages 15 buildings totalling 66 units.

Is John Imperatore on the worst landlords list?

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

John Imperatore

Shareholder·15 buildings·66 units

2.5

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Imperatore

John Imperatore is a modestly rated but responsible shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 6 reviews, with 17% recommending their buildings and 17% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 53 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated September 6, 2026. John Imperatore is a shareholder associated with a portfolio of 15 buildings and 66 units across Ridgewood, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg in Queens and Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Queens and Brooklyn. The buildings, mostly low-rise, were built primarily in the 1920s. About one-fifth 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 of buildings managed by John Imperatore reveal significant concerns with cleanliness, garbage management, and pest control, often described as poor or neglected. Heating systems receive mixed feedback—some units are adequately heated while others experienced serious issues affecting comfort. Noise levels and thin walls contribute to a less-than-ideal living environment. Responsiveness from management varies, with some tenants noting slow or limited communication, especially during critical situations like heating outages or pest infestations. While there are occasional positives such as friendly office staff and decent locations, overall maintenance and upkeep appear lacking, indicating a need for more proactive and consistent property management.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

Slum Lord at Large

Pros

Quiet Street, Good heat

Cons

Apartment in shambles Trash everywhere

Former tenant·2 months ago

Decent for rent stabilized unit

Pros

Management is communicative

Cons

Neighbors are loud currently and a little annoying

Buildings associated with JOHN IMPERATORE

Rent-stabilized

84 Newel Street

Greenpoint

Rent-stabilized

211 Green Street

3.8(2)

Greenpoint

Rent-stabilized

44 Driggs Avenue

Greenpoint

Good cause

205 Jackson Street

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

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 average0.80Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

12Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

17Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

24Class 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 Imperatore

Shareholder·15 buildings·66 units

2.5

6 reviews