What do tenants say about Gary Podell?

Gary Podell has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Gary Podell have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Gary Podell average 0.1 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Gary Podell?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Gary Podell would recommend living there.

Is Gary Podell responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Gary Podell approve of how it is run.

Has Gary Podell had any litigation cases?

Gary Podell has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Gary Podell had any evictions?

Gary Podell has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Gary Podell own or manage?

Gary Podell owns or manages 1 building totalling 10 units.

Gary Podell

Officer·1 building·10 units

2.6

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Gary Podell

Gary Podell is a modestly rated but responsible officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 24, 2026. Across Kips Bay in Manhattan, Gary Podell is an officer associated with 1 building and 10 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Kips Bay in Manhattan. The building was built primarily in the 1900s and is categorized as mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Gary Podell indicate significant concerns regarding property management, with many tenants expressing dissatisfaction with the responsiveness and effectiveness of management in addressing urgent issues. Tenants appreciate the friendly community and attractive unit features like in-unit washers and dryers, but complaints about pest control, particularly with roaches and mice, are prevalent. Noise levels tend to be inconsistent, and while some residents enjoy the proximity to amenities, issues with cleanliness and maintenance remain problematic. Overall, tenants recommend improvements in management practices to enhance the living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Lots of potential but awful property management

Pros

Young crowd of neighbors who are all generally friendly and nice layouts. In unit washer dryer is also a nice plus.

Cons

1. The property management group is the worst I have ever dealt with. Completely unresponsive to urgent issues and generally make administrative errors at every turn. 2. Location is across from a project and can be quite loud at night 3. Cockroach and mouse problem which can be an issue in most pre war buildings 4. New rental prices are untenable for the value.

Advice to the owners

The property management group is universally disliked by all tenants. Replace them asap and the property will be much more successful.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

225 e 28th review

Pros

Building is in a great location, close to many restaurants and grocery stores. Units equipped with washer dryer.

Cons

Frequent citing of roaches. Super is non responsive.

Advice to the owners

Hire a super who is more responsive

Buildings associated with GARY PODELL

Rent-stabilized
225 East 28 Street
2.6(3)
Kips Bay

Rent-stabilized

225 East 28 Street

2.6(3)

Kips Bay

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 average0.10Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class 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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Gary Podell

Officer·1 building·10 units

2.6

3 reviews