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Catherine Yu

Site Manager·34 buildings·444 units
3.3

29 reviews

Highlights

8
Evictions
47
Litigation cases

About Catherine Yu

Catherine Yu is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 29 reviews, with 61% recommending their buildings and 40% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 8 evictions, 307 open violations, and 47 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Catherine Yu is a site manager associated with 34 buildings and 444 units across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and The Bronx. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including Brooklyn Heights, South Harlem, Hell's Kitchen, Red Hook, Sunset Park, Murray Hill, East Village, and Stuyvesant Heights. The buildings were constructed across a wide range of years, from 1879 to 2016, reflecting multiple generations of development. The majority of the associated buildings are mid-rise. A significant proportion of the portfolio, approximately 91%, includes rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Building photos

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Catherine Yu reveal a stark contrast in tenant experiences. While many residents appreciate the friendly and caring neighbors, consistent issues with management responsiveness and maintenance plague the buildings. Tenants frequently report inadequate heating, delayed repairs, poor pest control, and cleanliness problems, particularly in common areas. Rent hikes and a perceived lack of tenant respect from management further exacerbate frustrations. While some buildings boast commendable amenities and locations, the overwhelming sentiment points to the urgent need for improved management practices and attention to tenant concerns to enhance living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Company never responds

Pros

Great neighbors who care about the building and keep it clean.

Cons

The building managers dont respond to any communication, ever. Lack of work orders completed or building maintenance

Advice to the owners

Respond to tenants.

Former tenant·just now

Bad management - great neighbors

Pros

Amazing neighbors, beautiful building, well maintained units with a lot of character and good natural light

Cons

Horrible management. Don’t turn on heat when cold out, not responsive, increases rent by 10% every year. Slimy management company that nickel and dimes you.

Buildings associated with CATHERINE YU

  • 228 Rear Hicks Street
    Good cause

    228 Rear Hicks Street

    Brooklyn Heights

  • 463 East 147 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    463 East 147 Street

    3.1(2)

    North New York

  • 1405 5 Avenue

    1405 5 Avenue

    South Harlem

  • 3 East 115 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    3 East 115 Street

    4.8(1)

    South Harlem

228 Rear Hicks Street
Good cause

228 Rear Hicks Street

Brooklyn Heights

463 East 147 Street
Rent-stabilized

463 East 147 Street

3.1(2)

North New York

1405 5 Avenue

1405 5 Avenue

South Harlem

3 East 115 Street
Rent-stabilized

3 East 115 Street

4.8(1)

South Harlem

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

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 average0.69Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
88Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

161Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

58Class 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

Catherine Yu has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 29 reviews.

Buildings managed by Catherine Yu average 0.69 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

61% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Catherine Yu would recommend living there.

Catherine Yu has 8 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

40% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Catherine Yu approve of how it is run.

Catherine Yu has 47 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Catherine Yu owns or manages 34 buildings totalling 444 units.

Catherine Yu has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Catherine Yu

Site Manager·34 buildings·444 units
3.3

29 reviews

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