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Andrew Garay

Head Officer·4 buildings·95 units
3.7

13 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Andrew Garay

Andrew Garay is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 13 reviews, with 54% recommending their buildings and 70% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 0 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 14, 2026. Andrew Garay is a Head Officer associated with 4 buildings and 95 units across Kips Bay and Gramercy Park in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1960s, with some originating from the 1910s. The portfolio is mostly mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Andrew Garay reveal a pattern of responsive and attentive superintendents praised for prompt maintenance and cleanliness. Many residents appreciate the well-kept common areas and convenient locations. However, recurring issues include thin, noisy walls, occasional pest infestations, and inconsistent management communication, particularly involving building managers like Sophia, who some renters find difficult and unhelpful. While amenities like elevators and laundry facilities are valued, some buildings show aging infrastructure concerns. Overall, tenants recognize the management's efforts but suggest improvements in noise insulation, pest control, and tenant relations to elevate the living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·12 hours ago

Great apartment / no notes

Pros

Great location, quiet building, attentive super. Recently updated elevator and laundry

Cons

Thin walls so hear a lot of your neighbors from all directions

Former tenant·4 days ago

Good Very attentive building

Pros

The super is amazing and will help you with anything right away. The building is well maintained. No bug problems and great water pressure. Elevator is good.

Cons

Trash chute is a little small. The heat gets really hot in the winter. Can hear neighbors moving around upstairs.

Buildings associated with ANDREW GARAY

  • 219 East 25 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    219 East 25 Street

    3.6(7)

    Kips Bay

  • 217 East 25 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    217 East 25 Street

    3.5(3)

    Kips Bay

  • 133 East   17 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    133 East 17 Street

    3.6(2)

    Gramercy Park

  • 131 East 17 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    131 East 17 Street

    4.1(1)

    Gramercy Park

219 East 25 Street
Rent-stabilized

219 East 25 Street

3.6(7)

Kips Bay

217 East 25 Street
Rent-stabilized

217 East 25 Street

3.5(3)

Kips Bay

133 East   17 Street
Rent-stabilized

133 East 17 Street

3.6(2)

Gramercy Park

131 East 17 Street
Rent-stabilized

131 East 17 Street

4.1(1)

Gramercy Park

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

FAQs

Andrew Garay has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

54% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Andrew Garay would recommend living there.

70% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Andrew Garay approve of how it is run.

Andrew Garay has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Andrew Garay has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Andrew Garay has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Andrew Garay owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 95 units.

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Andrew Garay

Head Officer·4 buildings·95 units
3.7

13 reviews

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