What do tenants say about Robert Ast?

Robert Ast has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

How many violations does Robert Ast have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Robert Ast average 0.2 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Robert Ast?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Robert Ast would recommend living there.

Is Robert Ast responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Robert Ast approve of how it is run.

Has Robert Ast had any litigation cases?

Robert Ast has 39 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Robert Ast on the worst landlords list?

Robert Ast has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Robert Ast had any evictions?

Robert Ast has 36 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Robert Ast own or manage?

Robert Ast owns or manages 23 buildings totalling 2170 units.

Robert Ast

Head Officer·23 buildings·2170 units

3.6

20 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Robert Ast

Robert Ast is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 20 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 36 evictions, 453 open violations, and 39 litigation cases. Data last updated August 19, 2026. Robert Ast is a Head Officer associated with 23 buildings and 2,170 units across Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, Lenox Hill, Kew Gardens, Yorkville, Forest Hills, Sheepshead Bay, and Homecrest. The buildings were built primarily in the 1960s, with some constructed as early as 1910. The portfolio is mostly mid-rise, providing a blend of housing options. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments, enhancing affordability for tenants. 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.

Buildings managed by Robert Ast show varied tenant experiences. Strengths include generally clean common areas, well-kept lobbies, prompt garbage management, and build cleanliness, especially in some Queens and Brooklyn locations. Maintenance staff and live-in supers are often praised for helpfulness. However, several buildings suffer from persistent pest issues, especially cockroaches and mice, with pest control perceived as ineffective or inconsistent. Heat and water problems occur intermittently, with occasional leaks and maintenance delays noted. Noise levels and neighbor quality vary widely depending on the building. Owner responsiveness is mixed, sometimes slow or insufficient, though some tenants report timely responses. Overall, management is attentive on cleanliness but needs improvement in pest control, maintenance, and communication.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great building quiet area

Pros

This is a great area to live in, very family oriented. Right across the street from a school. Decent street parking. The Maintenance staff is the best they keep the building in great shape. Lobby and hallways are always pristine. Mailroom for your packages so they arent just left by the mailboxes all day.

Cons

Sheepshead Bay are is out of the way from many cultural type events. Getting home from the city can be daunting cause trains and buses are inconsistent at certain times of the day or weekends.

Advice to the owners

This place keeps going up on rent and its really not worth it for a single person. Area has nothing for single tenants with no children

Former tenant·4 months ago

Slow to replace broken appliances

Pros

Messes were cleaned up regularly

Cons

They never replaced my broken appliance. I didn't realize at the time that this was a violation of rights as a tenant. There were always issues with the washers and dryers in the basement

Buildings associated with ROBERT AST

143-25 Gar 84 Drive

Briarwood

Rent-stabilized

83-35 139 Street

Briarwood

Good cause

3903 Nostrand Avenue

Sheepshead Bay

Rent-stabilized

3901 Nostrand Avenue

4.4(1)

Sheepshead Bay

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.20Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

142Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

209Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

101Class 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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Robert Ast

Head Officer·23 buildings·2170 units

3.6

20 reviews