What do tenants say about Howard Lepow?

Howard Lepow has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Howard Lepow have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Howard Lepow average 3.31 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Howard Lepow?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Howard Lepow would recommend living there.

Is Howard Lepow on the worst landlords list?

Howard Lepow has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Howard Lepow responsive to tenants?

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

How many buildings does Howard Lepow own or manage?

Howard Lepow owns or manages 1 building totalling 32 units.

Has Howard Lepow had any evictions?

Howard Lepow has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Howard Lepow had any litigation cases?

Howard Lepow has 7 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Howard Lepow

Shareholder·1 building·32 units

2.9

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Howard Lepow

Howard Lepow is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 2 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 106 open violations, and 7 litigation cases. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Across South Harlem in Manhattan, Howard Lepow is a shareholder associated with 1 building and 32 units. The portfolio is concentrated in South Harlem in Manhattan. The building was constructed in the 1920s and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Leaks, mice and lackluster repairs

Pros

Convenient to trains.

Cons

This building is constantly dirty. Lackluster & minimal "repairs" for extreme conditions repairs. If they make repairs at all. Numerous neighbors including myself have complained about MICE. Frequent leaks or water backups in the pipes. Leaks also from floor to floors in multiple dwellings and across many apartment lines They've constantly received tickets for trash and so they have moved their trash into a gated area off the street. I pay way too much.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Great location, good neighbors

Pros

Attentive management and super in dealing with issues or concerns. Good neighbors. Excellent location.

Cons

Landlord will jump on opportunities to litigate if he sees one (as far as I have heard)

Advice to the owners

N/a

Buildings associated with HOWARD LEPOW

Rent-stabilized
201 W 115 St
2.9(2)
South Harlem

Rent-stabilized

201 W 115 St

2.9(2)

South Harlem

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 average3.31Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

35Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

61Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class 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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Howard Lepow

Shareholder·1 building·32 units

2.9

2 reviews