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Robert Chou

Agent·1 building·21 units
3.2

4 reviews

Highlights

3
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Robert Chou

Robert Chou is a mixed-profile agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 54 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated July 31, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 21 units across Manhattan, Robert Chou is an agent responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio is concentrated in Hudson Square in Manhattan. Built primarily in 1904, the building is of mid-rise construction. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

-%

Renters recommend associated buildings

-%

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Robert Chou indicate a mixed experience. Many residents appreciate the convenient locations and friendly neighbors, yet significant concerns arise regarding management responsiveness and building maintenance. Cleanliness and pest control are frequent issues, along with persistent noise from neighbors. Tenants suggest improvements in management practices, such as better communication and timely responses to maintenance requests. While some units feature strong water pressure and effective heating, others suffer from outdated facilities and safety concerns. Overall, potential renters should weigh the attractive locations against the noted management challenges before making a decision.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good location mediocre apartment

Pros

Location, not too many issues

Cons

Poor management and unresponsive

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Not the best

Pros

Didn’t really have a big issue with pests / rodents and the AC was great

Cons

Extremely small, no place to put packages, inconsistent heat, no natural light

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive, have options to pay online

Buildings associated with ROBERT CHOU

  • 18 King Street
    Good cause

    18 King Street

    3.2(4)

    Hudson Square

18 King Street
Good cause

18 King Street

3.2(4)

Hudson Square

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average2.57Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
7Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

33Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

14Class 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 Chou has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

Buildings managed by Robert Chou average 2.57 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Robert Chou would recommend living there.

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

Robert Chou owns or manages 1 building totalling 21 units.

Robert Chou has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Robert Chou approve of how it is run.

Robert Chou has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Robert Chou

Agent·1 building·21 units
3.2

4 reviews

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