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Josh Halegua

Officer·5 buildings·109 units
2.9

20 reviews

Highlights

5
Evictions
19
Litigation cases

About Josh Halegua

Josh Halegua is a poorly regarded officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 20 reviews, with 48% recommending their buildings and 37% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 132 open violations, and 19 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Associated with 5 buildings and 109 units across Manhattan, Josh Halegua is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1850s to the 1940s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including Murray Hill, Yorkville, Kips Bay, West Village, and East Village. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Josh Halegua reveal a mixed management experience. Positive feedback highlights attentive supers like Teddy and Jesmond, clean hallways, and responsive repair work. Many appreciate great locations and functional layouts. However, recurring concerns include poor garbage management, pest infestations, noise disturbances, and outdated or poorly maintained units. Several reviews criticize slow or unresponsive management, especially regarding heating issues, noisy or disruptive neighbors, and package theft. Tenants advise improved communication, enhanced trash and pest control, and addressing noisy or problematic residents. Overall, management is seen as uneven—reliable staff exist, but broader responsiveness and maintenance consistency need attention.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 hours ago

Okay building great location

Pros

The location was awesome

Cons

Kinda dirty and the heat wouldn’t work every winter

Former tenant·38 minutes ago

Decent but not amazing

Pros

The building super, Teddy, is incredibly helpful, responsive, and kind

Cons

Package thefts and poor security Bad ventilation Pests such as roaches

Buildings associated with JOSH HALEGUA

  • 131 St Marks Place
    Rent-stabilized

    131 St Marks Place

    2.7(4)

    East Village

  • 221 East 85 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    221 East 85 Street

    3.7(6)

    Yorkville

  • 320 East 34 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    320 East 34 Street

    2.5(2)

    Kips Bay

  • 40 Grove Street
    Rent-stabilized

    40 Grove Street

    3.9(4)

    West Village

131 St Marks Place
Rent-stabilized

131 St Marks Place

2.7(4)

East Village

221 East 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

221 East 85 Street

3.7(6)

Yorkville

320 East 34 Street
Rent-stabilized

320 East 34 Street

2.5(2)

Kips Bay

40 Grove Street
Rent-stabilized

40 Grove Street

3.9(4)

West 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 average1.21Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
20Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

82Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

20Class A
Non-hazardous

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

10Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Josh Halegua has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

Buildings managed by Josh Halegua average 1.21 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

48% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Josh Halegua would recommend living there.

Josh Halegua has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

37% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Josh Halegua approve of how it is run.

Josh Halegua has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Josh Halegua has 19 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Josh Halegua owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 109 units.

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Josh Halegua

Officer·5 buildings·109 units
2.9

20 reviews

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