What do tenants say about John Dimilia?

John Dimilia has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Dimilia?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Dimilia would recommend living there.

How many buildings does John Dimilia own or manage?

John Dimilia owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 197 units.

Is John Dimilia on the worst landlords list?

John Dimilia has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is John Dimilia responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Dimilia approve of how it is run.

Has John Dimilia had any evictions?

John Dimilia has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Has John Dimilia had any litigation cases?

John Dimilia has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

John Dimilia

Head Officer·11 buildings·197 units

4.1

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Dimilia

John Dimilia is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 4 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 0 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 1, 2026. Associated with 11 buildings and 197 units across Brooklyn, John Dimilia is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1830s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn, including Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill. The buildings are mostly low-rise, and a majority have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by JOHN DIMILIA reveal a generally responsive and fair management style, with tenants appreciating timely communication and upkeep, especially in pest control and maintenance. Buildings are noted for cleanliness, well-maintained common areas, and attentive staff. However, recurring pest issues like mice and occasional cockroaches surface, though are addressed promptly. Heating and water pressure have inconsistency concerns, and some properties suffer from noise due to location and older window fittings. Laundry and door maintenance occasionally need improvement. Overall, tenants find these buildings offering good value and a pleasant living environment with management open to addressing issues.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Overall lovely building

Pros

Cute little apartments, management is responsive and nice.

Cons

We’ve had mice a few times and the building dealt with it quickly but was tough. Laundry in basement often eats quarters and breaks down. Front door has issues sometimes.

Advice to the owners

Just work on preventing mice

Former tenant·9 months ago

Home Sweet Home

Pros

- Amazing, fair owner - Responsive Super - Great maintenance staff - Beautiful Pre-War construction - Washer/Dryers in basement working and in good condition

Cons

Some cockroaches since the arrival of the French bakery next door

Advice to the owners

Please don’t raise our rent too much :)

Buildings associated with JOHN DIMILIA

Good cause

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Brooklyn Heights

100 State Street

Brooklyn Heights

Rent-stabilized

200 Clinton Street

4.0(1)

Brooklyn Heights

Rent-stabilized

111 Montague Street

Brooklyn Heights

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

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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John Dimilia

Head Officer·11 buildings·197 units

4.1

4 reviews