What do tenants say about 188;Second Equities;Corp?

188;Second Equities;Corp has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

How many violations does 188;Second Equities;Corp have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by 188;Second Equities;Corp average 0.5 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by 188;Second Equities;Corp?

46% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by 188;Second Equities;Corp would recommend living there.

Is 188;Second Equities;Corp responsive to tenants?

37% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by 188;Second Equities;Corp approve of how it is run.

Is 188;Second Equities;Corp on the worst landlords list?

188;Second Equities;Corp has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has 188;Second Equities;Corp had any litigation cases?

188;Second Equities;Corp has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has 188;Second Equities;Corp had any evictions?

188;Second Equities;Corp has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

How many buildings does 188;Second Equities;Corp own or manage?

188;Second Equities;Corp owns or manages 1 building totalling 20 units.

188;second Equities;corp

Corporate Owner·1 building·20 units

2.9

11 reviews

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About 188;second Equities;corp

188;second Equities;corp is a modestly rated but responsible corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 11 reviews, with 46% recommending their buildings and 37% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 10 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 27, 2026. Second Equities is a corporate owner associated with 1 building and 20 units in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the East Village in Manhattan. The building was constructed in the 1920s and is a mid-rise structure. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by 188;SECOND EQUITIES;CORP reveal mixed experiences. The location and spacious units receive praise, alongside some helpful staff. However, management is frequently criticized for slow responsiveness and inadequate maintenance, especially in addressing pest infestations like rodents and cockroaches. Cleanliness and garbage management are inconsistent, with some areas noted as hazardous during ongoing construction. Security concerns such as package theft and poor door locks are also highlighted. While neighbors and noise levels vary, the general consensus suggests that improvements in upkeep, pest control, and communication with tenants are needed for a better residency experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Ok Mediocre Apt

Pros

Not many issues with actual apartment space.

Cons

If any problems arise hard to get in touch with landlord. Often performing construction in hallway that is hazardous.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

just don't expect much

Pros

location was great (plus the view from street facing windows and the roof)

Cons

Always dirty, rodents in lower apartments, mail CONSTANTLY gets stolen, landlord wouldn't fix things that were broken even when we first moved in without some complaints. Management & maintenance had some good people but in general the building should have been kept up WAY better considering the price of units.

Advice to the owners

get better locks for the two main front doors, so that its not super easy to break into the building with a credit card and steal packages

Buildings associated with 188;SECOND EQUITIES;CORP

Rent-stabilized
188 2 Avenue
2.9(11)
East Village

Rent-stabilized

188 2 Avenue

2.9(11)

East Village

Building ratings

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Heat

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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 average0.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class 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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