What do tenants say about Gene Palumbo?

Gene Palumbo has an average tenant rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Gene Palumbo have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Gene Palumbo average 0.34 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Gene Palumbo?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Gene Palumbo would recommend living there.

Has Gene Palumbo had any evictions?

Gene Palumbo has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Gene Palumbo on the worst landlords list?

Gene Palumbo has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Gene Palumbo responsive to tenants?

75% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Gene Palumbo approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Gene Palumbo own or manage?

Gene Palumbo owns or manages 15 buildings totalling 44 units.

Has Gene Palumbo had any litigation cases?

Gene Palumbo has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Gene Palumbo

Corporate Owner·15 buildings·44 units

4.4

4 reviews

Highlights

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About Gene Palumbo

Gene Palumbo is a well-regarded and reliable corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.4/5 across 4 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 75% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 15 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Gene Palumbo is a corporate owner associated with 15 buildings and 44 units across the Upper West Side, Hudson Heights, West Chelsea, Murray Hill, Greenwich Village, Midtown South, and West Village in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed from as early as the 1850s to the early 1960s, reflecting a range of architectural styles and developments. The buildings are mostly low-rise, providing a more intimate living experience. About a third 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 Gene Palumbo's buildings reveals a mixed management experience. Positives include friendly neighbors, responsive and cordial maintenance staff, clean, well-maintained properties, and good locations. Some buildings have well-managed heating, garbage disposal, and water pressure, adding to tenant comfort. However, issues persist with slow or poor owner responsiveness, especially in rent-stabilized units, leading to unresolved repairs, heating outages, and pest control concerns. Certain superintendents have been criticized for poor interpersonal conduct. Suggestions for management include better treatment of rent-stabilized tenants, more aggressive pest control, and enhancing communal amenities like outdoor spaces. Overall, the landlord shows potential but requires improvements in tenant communication and upkeep consistency.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Horrible Owners- Management

Pros

The locations is just about perfect. The maintenance staff is friendly and responsive. The building has a charming garden and onsite laundry.

Cons

Building management is terrible. Slow to no response, even for an emergency. They are particularly bad to rent stabilized tenants and they try to get rid of them by ignoring repairs. Once they do actually repair something, they use the worst service people and repairs fail and have to be repeated again and again. The heat and hot water if out on average once per month. AJ Clarke are effectively high-class slum lords.

Advice to the owners

Stop treating rent stabilized tenants like dirt. Stop overcharging new tenants who don't have stabilized leases.

Former tenant·8 months ago

Nice pre-war rental building in the Heights

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.

Cons

Minor pest issues. No central amenities like outdoor space or rooftop, in-unit laundry, or storage. Noise from Fort Washington Ave.

Advice to the owners

Manage pests more aggressively.

Buildings associated with Gene Palumbo

Rent-stabilized

630 Ft Washington Avenue

4.8(2)

Hudson Heights

Good cause

538 3 Avenue

Murray Hill

Good cause

536 3 Avenue

Murray Hill

Good cause

409 Rear A West 24 Street

West Chelsea

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Cleanliness

Trash management

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Neighbors

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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 average0.34Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

7Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

5Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Gene Palumbo

Corporate Owner·15 buildings·44 units

4.4

4 reviews

Gene Palumbo

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