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Brian Mccarthy

Head Officer·18 buildings·1306 units
3.2

36 reviews

Highlights

59
Evictions
57
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants dealing with Brian McCarthy's buildings often face challenges like pest infestations (rats, mice, roaches), inconsistent heating and water pressure, and deteriorating maintenance. While some properties are praised for location, spacious apartments, doormen, and friendly staff, many reviews mention management's slow or unresponsive service and neglect of repairs. Cleanliness is a recurring issue, with complaints about unclean hallways and trash areas. Problems with elevators and noise levels are reported in several buildings. Long-term tenants sometimes feel rent increases aren't matched with upgrades. Overall, management responsiveness varies; some supers are praised, but many are criticized for poor upkeep and tenant treatment.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 hours ago

Big pest problem

Pros

The building is a 5 minute walk to the Staten Island ferry. Supervisor is reachable and quick to respond.

Cons

Mice and roaches are seen throughout the building. Issues with hot water, water pressure, lack of water can go on for weeks.

Advice to the owners

Keep the apartment complex in better condition and more sanitary.

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Amazing experience for 3 years!

Pros

Huge apartments for low price. For an old building was very clean and well run.

Cons

Doormen were half great half ok

Advice to the owners

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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

  • 144-77 41 Ave
    Rent-stabilized

    144-77 41 Ave

    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

144-77 41 Ave
Rent-stabilized

144-77 41 Ave

2.3(9)

Murray Hill (Queens)

5115 Van Kleeck Street
Rent-stabilized

5115 Van Kleeck Street

1.3(1)

Elmhurst

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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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 average0.23Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
119Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

142Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

43Class 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

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Brian Mccarthy

Head Officer·18 buildings·1306 units
3.2

36 reviews

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