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R

R Chou

Shareholder·2 buildings·19 units
2.2

22 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
3
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by R Chou reveal a consistently frustrating experience for tenants. While the location, particularly at 77 St Marks Place, is praised, the management is widely described as unresponsive, inflexible, and sometimes rude. Chronic issues include inadequate heating, pest infestations, poor cleanliness, and problems with garbage management. Tenants report delays or lack of proper repairs, questionable security deposit practices, and difficulties contacting management beyond email with no emergency phone contact. The overall tenant sentiment is strongly negative, with calls for more respectful communication, improved maintenance, and transparency in landlord-tenant relations. Prospective renters should approach with caution.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Do not live here

Pros

location is good

Cons

building management is incredibly irresponsive. There is not working heat in the building and they do nothing to fix it.

Advice to the owners

fix the heat and take better care of the building

Former tenant·4 months ago

Great location on a fun street

Pros

Loved the location close to NYU and bars and restaurants

Cons

Had issues with heating for many days in the winter had to buy a space heater. Could only email landlord did not have a direct number. Exorbitant costs for minor things

Advice to the owners

Give tenants a direct number to be used for emergencies

Buildings associated with R CHOU

  • 439 East 75 Street
    Good cause

    439 East 75 Street

    Lenox Hill

  • 77 St Marks Place
    Good cause

    77 St Marks Place

    2.2(22)

    East Village

439 East 75 Street
Good cause

439 East 75 Street

Lenox Hill

77 St Marks Place
Good cause

77 St Marks Place

2.2(22)

East Village

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 average1.00Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
5Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

8Class 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

0Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

R

R Chou

Shareholder·2 buildings·19 units
2.2

22 reviews

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