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Robert Galpern

Site Manager·4 buildings·60 units
3.5

11 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
7
Litigation cases

About Robert Galpern

Robert Galpern is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 11 reviews, with 37% recommending their buildings and 46% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 60 open violations, and 7 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Across Lenox Hill and the West Village in Manhattan, Robert Galpern is a site manager associated with 4 buildings and 60 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1800s to the 1920s, showcasing a range of architectural styles from that era. The properties are primarily mid-rise buildings. About half 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.

Tenants describe ROBERT GALPERN's buildings as having mixed conditions: some buildings offer decent locations and responsive staff, but others suffer from serious issues like pest infestations, poor heating, unsafe environments, and lax security. Garbage management and cleanliness vary widely, with several complaints about dirty common areas and trash accumulation. Water pressure and intercom systems are often problematic. Communication from management is inconsistent, causing frustration among residents. Safety concerns and building maintenance shortcomings are notable in certain properties, suggesting uneven oversight. Prospective renters should expect promptness in some cases, but also prepare for potential challenges related to building upkeep and tenant security.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Good Apartment for Students

Pros

Great location, cleanish, newish apartment

Cons

Very thin temp walls, pest problems but management came every 2 weeks fro treatment. Trash collection was an issue

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive

Former tenant·8 months ago

102 Washington Pl

Pros

Managment is easier to work with, they’re inclined to leave you to yourself. They respond well to repair requests.

Cons

Apartments are tiny and walls are thin.

Buildings associated with ROBERT GALPERN

  • 1374 York Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1374 York Avenue

    2.1(5)

    Lenox Hill

  • 1370 York Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1370 York Avenue

    3.9(2)

    Lenox Hill

  • 1372 York Avenue
    Good cause

    1372 York Avenue

    4.5(1)

    Lenox Hill

  • 102 Washington Place

    102 Washington Place

    3.3(3)

    West Village

1374 York Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1374 York Avenue

2.1(5)

Lenox Hill

1370 York Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1370 York Avenue

3.9(2)

Lenox Hill

1372 York Avenue
Good cause

1372 York Avenue

4.5(1)

Lenox Hill

102 Washington Place

102 Washington Place

3.3(3)

West Village

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.00Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
13Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

34Class 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

Robert Galpern has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

Buildings managed by Robert Galpern average 1.0 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

37% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Robert Galpern would recommend living there.

Robert Galpern has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Robert Galpern owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 60 units.

Robert Galpern has 7 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Robert Galpern has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Robert Galpern

Site Manager·4 buildings·60 units
3.5

11 reviews

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