What do tenants say about Yip Yau?

Yip Yau has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Yip Yau have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Yip Yau average 0.05 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Yip Yau?

25% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Yip Yau would recommend living there.

Has Yip Yau had any litigation cases?

Yip Yau has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Yip Yau own or manage?

Yip Yau owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 36 units.

Is Yip Yau responsive to tenants?

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Yip Yau approve of how it is run.

Has Yip Yau had any evictions?

Yip Yau has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Is Yip Yau on the worst landlords list?

Yip Yau has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Yip Yau

Site Manager·2 buildings·36 units

2.7

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Yip Yau

Yip Yau is a modestly rated but responsible site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 4 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 2 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 36 units across Manhattan, Yip Yau is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio is concentrated in the Lower East Side in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Yip Yau reveal a mixed experience for tenants. While some appreciate affordable rent and convenient locations, many cite significant cleanliness and garbage management issues, with common areas often described as dirty and poorly maintained. Heating problems, including inadequate warmth and drafty windows, are frequent complaints, sometimes raising concerns for tenant safety. Pest control is inconsistent, varying from acceptable to problematic. Owner responsiveness ranges widely, from timely help to frustrating delays. Noise levels and neighbor conduct receive varied feedback, though some find the environment generally quiet. Overall, management appears inconsistent, with notable room for improvement in maintenance and tenant communication.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Dirty building, cheap prices

Pros

Cheap, rent controlled. best deal in the area

Cons

extremely dirty in the common areas, stairs covered in pigeon feathers and trash.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Pretty decent building

Pros

Good location close to subway and Essex market

Cons

No buzzer on building, no sink in bathroom, homeless people hangout on steps

Buildings associated with YIP YAU

Rent-stabilized

110 Ludlow Street

2.3(1)

Lower East Side

Rent-stabilized

83 Allen Street

3.1(3)

Lower East Side

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.05Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class 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

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Yip Yau

Site Manager·2 buildings·36 units

2.7

4 reviews