What do tenants say about New York University?

New York University has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 175 reviews.

How many violations does New York University have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by New York University average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by New York University?

91% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by New York University would recommend living there.

Is New York University on the worst landlords list?

New York University has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does New York University own or manage?

New York University owns or manages 50 buildings totalling 549 units.

Has New York University had any evictions?

New York University has 7 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is New York University responsive to tenants?

87% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by New York University approve of how it is run.

New York University

Corporate Owner·50 buildings·549 units

4.2

175 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About New York University

New York University is a well-regarded and reliable corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 175 reviews, with 91% recommending their buildings and 87% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 7 evictions, 236 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Across Greenwich Village, Kips Bay, East Village, Flatiron, Downtown Brooklyn, Gramercy Park, and Chelsea in Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York University is a corporate owner associated with 50 buildings and 549 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily mid-rise, spanning construction eras from the 1890s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for properties managed by New York University reflect a generally positive experience, particularly in terms of building cleanliness and overall management. Many residents appreciate the responsive staff and well-maintained facilities, including efficient garbage management and good heating. However, pest control remains a significant concern, with several reports of bugs and rodents. Noise levels vary, with some buildings experiencing disturbances from nearby construction or street noise. Overall, while some issues persist, the friendly staff and strategic locations make these buildings a reasonable choice for students seeking convenient housing options.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Hayden Hall NYU

Pros

elevator building, laundry on two floors, large bedrooms

Cons

mice in multiple units on high floors as of a couple of years ago

Advice to the owners

pest control

Former tenant·50 seconds ago

Lovely Start to School

Pros

Proximity for Tisch students. Beautiful, old building Lovely Staff

Cons

There might be a ghost?

Buildings associated with NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

1 Washington Square Village

4.3(3)

Greenwich Village

Rent-stabilized

36 East 8 Street

Greenwich Village

3 Washington Square Village

4.4(2)

Greenwich Village

Rent-stabilized

33 Washington Square West

4.4(7)

Greenwich 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 better than the city average.

Owner averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

57Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

71Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

86Class A

Non-hazardous

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

22Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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