Gene Palumbo
Corporate Owner
•Site Manager
•Officer
•15 Properties
•44 Units
•Evictions: 2
Litigation History: No
Review Summary for Gene Palumbo
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Gene Palumbo highlight well-maintained, clean residences with responsive ownership and attentive staff. Tenants appreciate the friendly neighbors and the good value offered, especially in desirable locations like Hudson Heights and Barrow Street. Garbage management and heating are consistently praised, though some minor pest issues have been noted and prompt pest control improvements are advised. While some buildings lack central amenities such as outdoor spaces or in-unit laundry, residents generally endorse the management's responsiveness and upkeep. Despite occasional critiques of specific staff members, the overall experience is positive, with tenants recommending these buildings for their comfort and community atmosphere.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.4 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
6
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Oct 18, 2021: § 27-2005 admin. code: refit ...entrance door at north wall...2nd sty level... in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
3
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 18, 2021: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 hmc: properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ....exposed electrical wires at the ceiling... in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
9
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 24, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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About Gene Palumbo
Gene Palumbo was a property manager at AJ Clarke Real Estate Corp, a real estate agency that has served as New York City’s premier residential management firm, offering best-in-class property management for their extensive portfolio of NYC rental properties. AJ Clarke’s dedicated specialists are specifically trained to manage every aspect of apartment life, from maintenance and regulatory issues to resident life and rent collection.
All Properties Associated with Gene Palumbo
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West Village
125 Rear Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Units • Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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West Chelsea
409 Rear B West 24 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Units • Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Murray Hill
538 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Units • Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Midtown South
538 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Units • Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (3)
4.5 stars
Over 1 year ago
Nice pre-war rental building in the Heights
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great neighbors.
Friendly and responsive super.
Beautiful spacious apartments in a fantastic location.
Good value.
Clean and well-maintained compared to similar buildings in the area.
Nice laundry facilities in basement with plenty of machines here and next door at 620.
Friendly and responsive super.
Beautiful spacious apartments in a fantastic location.
Good value.
Clean and well-maintained compared to similar buildings in the area.
Nice laundry facilities in basement with plenty of machines here and next door at 620.
Cons:
Minor pest issues.
No central amenities like outdoor space or rooftop, in-unit laundry, or storage.
Noise from Fort Washington Ave.
No central amenities like outdoor space or rooftop, in-unit laundry, or storage.
Noise from Fort Washington Ave.
Advice to owner:
Manage pests more aggressively.
5 stars
Over 2 years ago
good quality landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
The older neighbors in the building are all really sweet and iconic. The maintenance man, Francisco is awesome. It’s reasonably priced below the market & it’s fairly kept
Cons:
The superintendent is god awful and super mean.
5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Gem in Hudson Heights!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Loved in this building for 6+ years. Owner, super & building staff responsive to problems. Building overall clean- all neighbors so friendly!
Cons:
I’m not certain I have anythingy bad to say at this time
Advice to owner:
Would be great to have outdoor patio or rooftop access