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Brian Mccarthy

Head Officer·18 buildings·1306 units
3.3

38 reviews

Highlights

64
Evictions
58
Litigation cases

About Brian Mccarthy

Brian Mccarthy is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 38 reviews, with 37% recommending their buildings and 35% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 64 evictions, 433 open violations, and 58 litigation cases. Data last updated October 25, 2026. Across Rego Park, Hudson Heights, Spuyten Duyvil, Murray Hill (Queens), Financial District, Grymes Hill, Sunnyside, and Elmhurst, Brian Mccarthy is a Head Officer associated with 18 buildings and 1,306 units across Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs. The buildings were constructed over many decades, spanning from the 1900s to the 2010s. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Brian McCarthy indicate a mixed experience among tenants. While some praise the spacious apartments, good locations, and responsive staff, a significant number of complaints highlight serious issues like poor cleanliness, pest infestations, and inadequate maintenance. Many residents reported ineffective management regarding noise control and pest prevention, particularly concerning roaches and mice. Moreover, tenant feedback emphasizes a need for improved responsiveness from management in addressing urgent issues. Overall, potential renters should be cautious and weigh the positive aspects against the numerous concerns raised about property upkeep and management practices.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Do Not Recommend

Pros

Low price, relaxed management (one guy), nice location.

Cons

Thin walls and floors, loud and upset neighbors.

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Horrible Super - Amazing Neighbors

Pros

Wonderful, inclusive community of neighbors

Cons

The super is incompetent, unresponsive, and rude. The scaffolding has been up for years despite claims that it would come down

Buildings associated with BRIAN MCCARTHY

  • 139 Maiden Lane

    139 Maiden Lane

    Financial District

  • 700 Victory Boulevard
    Rent-stabilized

    700 Victory Boulevard

    2.4(8)

    Grymes Hill

  • 144-87 41 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    144-87 41 Avenue

    2.3(9)

    Murray Hill (Queens)

  • 5115 Van Kleeck Street
    Rent-stabilized

    5115 Van Kleeck Street

    1.3(1)

    Elmhurst

139 Maiden Lane

139 Maiden Lane

Financial District

700 Victory Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

700 Victory Boulevard

2.4(8)

Grymes Hill

144-87 41 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

144-87 41 Avenue

2.3(9)

Murray Hill (Queens)

5115 Van Kleeck Street
Rent-stabilized

5115 Van Kleeck Street

1.3(1)

Elmhurst

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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 average0.33Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
158Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

196Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

78Class A
Non-hazardous

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

1Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Brian Mccarthy has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 38 reviews.

Buildings managed by Brian Mccarthy average 0.33 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

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

Brian Mccarthy has 58 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Brian Mccarthy has 64 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

35% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Brian Mccarthy approve of how it is run.

Brian Mccarthy owns or manages 18 buildings totalling 1306 units.

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

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Brian Mccarthy

Head Officer·18 buildings·1306 units
3.3

38 reviews

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