What do tenants say about Livingston Management Services?

Livingston Management Services has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 229 reviews.

How many violations does Livingston Management Services have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Livingston Management Services average 0.65 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Is Livingston Management Services on the worst landlords list?

Livingston Management Services has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Livingston Management Services own or manage?

Livingston Management Services owns or manages 100 buildings totalling 1937 units.

Is Livingston Management Services responsive to tenants?

42% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Livingston Management Services approve of how it is run.

Has Livingston Management Services had any evictions?

Livingston Management Services has 85 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Livingston Management Services

Q: Would renters recommend buildings managed by Livingston Management Services?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Livingston Management Services would recommend living there.

Corporate Owner·100 buildings·1937 units

3.2

229 reviews

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223

Litigation cases

About Livingston Management Services

Livingston Management Services is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 229 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 42% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 85 evictions, 1304 open violations, and 223 litigation cases. Data last updated October 26, 2026. Associated with 100 buildings and 1,937 units across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and The Bronx, Livingston Management Services is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1830s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs, including Lenox Hill, Hamilton Heights, Windsor Terrace, West Chelsea, Greenpoint, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Heights, and Noho. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

The reviews for the buildings managed by Livingston Management Services reveal a mixed experience for tenants. Many praise the excellent locations and responsive staff, but numerous complaints emerge regarding poor management responsiveness, pest issues, and maintenance delays. Several tenants mentioned that the buildings are not kept clean, with infestations being a significant concern. While some express satisfaction with their neighbors and amenities, the inconsistent management quality leaves residents feeling uncertain. Overall, prospective renters should prepare for potential challenges with maintenance and pest control while appreciating the vicinity's advantages.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good location, not the best building to live in

Pros

Good location, super close to the Q train and nearby buses. Maintenance of building is decent and most units have an in unit washer/dryer combo.

Cons

Really big insect problem, cockroaches and we saw a mouse one time too. To be expected living in NYC but pretty unfortunate. Our unit was also not cleaned properly when we first moved in. If you need assistance ever, reach out to the landlord, not the super because the super is very unresponsive. Also there's a really creepy basement.

Former tenant·just now

A decent building in a lovely community

Pros

The location is fabulous. Isham and Inwood Hill parks literally down the road. Coffee, groceries, and good restaurants are maybe a 3 minutes walk. So is the 207 A station! But the street still feels residential and (for Manhattan) peaceful. The building itself is no frills, but solid. Thick walls mean I don't usually hear my neighbors--most of whom are pretty quiet. My one bedroom is a steal in this day and age, which is what's keeping me here.

Cons

The biggest problem is just upkeep. Appliances are not new. Fixtures were slapped in and will be used until they disintegrate. I've needed several repairs in my year here for things that were literally just falling apart, and those repairs are not done well. Pests have generally been minimal, but I've had to seal holes to prevent them coming in from outside myself.

Advice to the owners

Invest in upkeep! The building could be in so much better shape.

Buildings associated with LIVINGSTON MANAGEMENT SERVICES

517 West 29 Street

4.9(1)

West Chelsea

517 W 29 Street

West Chelsea

255 West 131 Street

2.9(2)

Central Harlem

26 East 39 Street

Murray Hill

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Cleanliness

Trash management

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Neighbors

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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 average0.65Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

385Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

649Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

257Class A

Non-hazardous

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

13Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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