What do tenants say about Denay Riley?

Denay Riley has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Denay Riley have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Denay Riley average 0.77 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Denay Riley?

29% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Denay Riley would recommend living there.

Has Denay Riley had any evictions?

Denay Riley has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Denay Riley on the worst landlords list?

Denay Riley has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Denay Riley own or manage?

Denay Riley owns or manages 1 building totalling 18 units.

Is Denay Riley responsive to tenants?

72% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Denay Riley approve of how it is run.

Denay Riley

Officer·1 building·18 units

3.0

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Denay Riley

Denay Riley is a modestly rated but responsible officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 7 reviews, with 29% recommending their buildings and 72% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 14 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Denay Riley is an officer associated with 1 building and 18 units across Chelsea in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The building was built in the 1900s and is primarily mid-rise. All 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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Denay Riley reveal a mix of strengths and challenges. The buildings are noted for good heating, convenient locations, and charming apartments with classic NYC details. However, persistent issues with pest control, cleanliness, and occasional safety concerns like unsecured entry points have been reported. Garbage management is generally acceptable, but maintenance response can be slow or inconsistent. Noise levels vary due to nearby construction and thin walls. Tenants value the affordable rent and responsive management in some cases but advise improvements in security measures, better cleanliness, and more timely repairs to enhance living conditions overall.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

So far so good

Pros

Pretty standard, some units more updated than others. Good heating.

Cons

Can be pretty loud with surrounding construction. Could have a better space for packages, better lighting in the hallway and the carpet vacuumed more often.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Fine building, average relatively

Pros

Location, near police station

Cons

No laundry, loud construction

Buildings associated with DENAY RILEY

Rent-stabilized
222 West 20 Street
3.0(7)
Chelsea

Rent-stabilized

222 West 20 Street

3.0(7)

Chelsea

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 average0.77Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

7Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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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Denay Riley

Officer·1 building·18 units

3.0

7 reviews