What do tenants say about John Mccarthy?

John Mccarthy has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

How many violations does John Mccarthy have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Mccarthy average 0.02 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Mccarthy?

37% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Mccarthy would recommend living there.

How many buildings does John Mccarthy own or manage?

John Mccarthy owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 40 units.

Has John Mccarthy had any litigation cases?

John Mccarthy has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has John Mccarthy had any evictions?

John Mccarthy has 4 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is John Mccarthy on the worst landlords list?

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

Is John Mccarthy responsive to tenants?

55% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Mccarthy approve of how it is run.

John Mccarthy

Head Officer·2 buildings·40 units

3.0

11 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Mccarthy

John Mccarthy is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 11 reviews, with 37% recommending their buildings and 55% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 4 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 2, 2026. Across Lenox Hill in Manhattan, John Mccarthy is a Head Officer associated with 2 buildings and 40 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The buildings were constructed in 1910 and are primarily mid-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback on John McCarthy's buildings points to mixed management experiences. While some tenants praise the convenient, quiet locations and friendly neighbors, many highlight significant issues such as persistent pest problems, unaddressed maintenance requests, and overly high and frequent rent increases. Heating is frequently reported as poorly regulated, often excessively hot in winter. Garbage and cleanliness standards vary widely across buildings. Responsiveness from management is inconsistent, with complaints about slow or unhelpful communications, though some praise individual supers for their efforts. Noise from neighbors and nearby streets is another recurring concern. Overall, renters should expect varying levels of upkeep and attention to tenant concerns under this landlord's management.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 hours ago

Not bad, but large company

Pros

Pretty quiet, good location

Cons

Management slow to address issues

Former tenant·26 minutes ago

Noisy neighbors - no help

Pros

Location to transit, space

Cons

Noisy neighbor at all hours of the night management did nothing about it, changed keys to a FOB and the FOB on my door died and I couldn’t get in

Buildings associated with JOHN MCCARTHY

Rent-stabilized

322 East 61 Street

3.1(5)

Lenox Hill

Good cause

324 East 61 Street

2.8(6)

Lenox Hill

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 average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class 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 Mccarthy

Head Officer·2 buildings·40 units

3.0

11 reviews