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Chikako Otsuka

Head Officer·1 building·24 units
3.8

3 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
6
Litigation cases

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 of buildings managed by Chikako Otsuka reveal a mixed experience. Tenants often appreciate the convenient locations, adequate heating, and responsive management at some properties. However, there are notable concerns about inconsistent maintenance quality, including delays in repairs and pest control issues. Garbage management is generally handled well, but cleanliness and noise levels vary between buildings. Rent-stabilized units tend to receive more complaints, particularly regarding upkeep and owner responsiveness. Overall, while some residents value the management's efforts, others advise improvements in maintenance responsiveness and communication to enhance tenant satisfaction across the portfolio.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Good Building - Good Location

Pros

It's close to my school. I have no issues with utilities (heat/hot water). Super is nice. Management is responsive.

Cons

One of the long term tenants occasionally are loud.

Advice to the owners

None

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

So so, need better maintenance crew

Pros

Close to transportation, good heat and hot water, close to drugstores and supermarket and two hospitals

Cons

Hard to get things fixed and responses from management and superintendent and especially handyman

Advice to the owners

Get better handyman!!!!

Buildings associated with CHIKAKO OTSUKA

  • 518 West 136 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    518 West 136 Street

    3.8(3)

    Hamilton Heights

518 West 136 Street
Rent-stabilized

518 West 136 Street

3.8(3)

Hamilton Heights

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 average1.04Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
8Class 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

2Class 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

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Chikako Otsuka

Head Officer·1 building·24 units
3.8

3 reviews

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