What do tenants say about Drew Donovan?

Drew Donovan has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Drew Donovan?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Drew Donovan would recommend living there.

Is Drew Donovan responsive to tenants?

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

Has Drew Donovan had any evictions?

Drew Donovan has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Drew Donovan on the worst landlords list?

Drew Donovan has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Drew Donovan own or manage?

Drew Donovan owns or manages 1 building totalling 3 units.

Has Drew Donovan had any litigation cases?

Drew Donovan has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Drew Donovan

Agent·1 building·3 units

3.7

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Drew Donovan

Drew Donovan is a mixed-profile agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 27, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 3 units across Manhattan, Drew Donovan is an agent responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s, reflecting a single generation of development. The portfolio is concentrated in Yorkville in Manhattan. The building is primarily low-rise. There are no rent-stabilized apartments associated with this property. 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 reviews for buildings managed by Drew Donovan indicate a mixed experience for tenants. While many appreciate the clean environments and strong pest control, issues with heating, maintenance responsiveness, and noise levels have been highlighted. The management is generally viewed as friendly and engaged, although some renters have expressed the need for more timely responses to maintenance concerns. Amenities are decent, but there are mentions of worn-down features in certain apartments. Overall, the buildings offer a good value in favorable neighborhoods, attracting tenants seeking affordable options amidst some lingering operational challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 day ago

Great walk up!

Pros

Nice neighborhood lots of coffee shops and restaurants. Affordable rent

Cons

Consistent construction and loud outside during early morning delivery hours

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Decent Apartment on UES

Pros

for the price, it was a great value. currently has heat and ac. building and neighborhood is safe.

Cons

heat and air had many issues with installation at the beginning of rental period. floor is warped and creaks. refrigerator broke multiple times. doors and door frames broke multiple times.

Advice to the owners

fix things in the apartment before an emergency

Buildings associated with DREW DONOVAN

Good cause
1565 2 Avenue
3.7(3)
Yorkville

Good cause

1565 2 Avenue

3.7(3)

Yorkville

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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Drew Donovan

Agent·1 building·3 units

3.7

3 reviews