What do tenants say about Donnavan Laidlaw?

Donnavan Laidlaw has an average tenant rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Donnavan Laidlaw have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Donnavan Laidlaw average 1.57 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Donnavan Laidlaw?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Donnavan Laidlaw would recommend living there.

Is Donnavan Laidlaw responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Donnavan Laidlaw approve of how it is run.

Is Donnavan Laidlaw on the worst landlords list?

Donnavan Laidlaw has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Donnavan Laidlaw had any evictions?

Donnavan Laidlaw has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Donnavan Laidlaw had any litigation cases?

Donnavan Laidlaw has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Donnavan Laidlaw own or manage?

Donnavan Laidlaw owns or manages 1 building totalling 19 units.

Donnavan Laidlaw

Site Manager·1 building·19 units

4.9

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Donnavan Laidlaw

Donnavan Laidlaw is a well-regarded but inconsistent site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.9/5 across 2 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 30 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 19 units across Manhattan, Donnavan Laidlaw is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1910s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio is concentrated in Central Harlem in Manhattan. The building is primarily mid-rise. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

SPECIAL BUILDING

Pros

Everyone minds their own business

Cons

Lazy superintendent special

Advice to the owners

Keep up the good work 👏🏽

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Enjoy living here

Pros

The people here are very pleasant

Cons

Loud music sometimes

Advice to the owners

Please try to control those who play loud music

Buildings associated with DONNAVAN LAIDLAW

Good cause
307 West 153 Street
4.9(2)
Central Harlem

Good cause

307 West 153 Street

4.9(2)

Central Harlem

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.57Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class A

Non-hazardous

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

3Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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