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Larry Smith

Site Manager·1 building·61 units
3.5

6 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
15
Litigation cases

About Larry Smith

Larry Smith is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 6 reviews, with 84% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 32 open violations, and 15 litigation cases. Data last updated August 19, 2026. Larry Smith is a site manager associated with a portfolio of 1 building containing 61 units located in Central Harlem, Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Central Harlem. Built in 1921, the building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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 Larry Smith reveal a generally responsive ownership with strengths in heating and neighborly atmosphere. Many appreciate the convenient location, spacious apartments, and the presence of in-unit amenities like washers and dishwashers. However, common concerns include inconsistent cleanliness in hallways and common areas, fluctuating water pressure and hot water availability, occasional noise issues, and some difficulties in garbage management. A few tenants note the need for improved building upkeep, especially in shared spaces, and clearer communication channels for management contact. Overall, tenants value the community feel and responsiveness but suggest enhancements in maintenance and cleanliness.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

148 W 142 St

Pros

Good neighbors and I like the area

Cons

None, the apartment is fine

Former tenant·3 months ago

Cute little building

Pros

Heat works great

Cons

Hot water sometimes comes and goes

Buildings associated with LARRY SMITH

  • 148 West 142 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    148 West 142 Street

    3.5(6)

    Central Harlem

148 West 142 Street
Rent-stabilized

148 West 142 Street

3.5(6)

Central 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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.52Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
5Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

14Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

13Class 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

FAQs

Larry Smith has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

Buildings managed by Larry Smith average 0.52 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

84% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Larry Smith would recommend living there.

Larry Smith owns or manages 1 building totalling 61 units.

Larry Smith has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Larry Smith has 15 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Larry Smith approve of how it is run.

Larry Smith has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

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Larry Smith

Site Manager·1 building·61 units
3.5

6 reviews

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