What do tenants say about Brian Garland?

Brian Garland has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Brian Garland have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Brian Garland average 0.52 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Brian Garland?

29% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Brian Garland would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Brian Garland own or manage?

Brian Garland owns or manages 1 building totalling 87 units.

Has Brian Garland had any evictions?

Brian Garland has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Brian Garland responsive to tenants?

29% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Brian Garland approve of how it is run.

Is Brian Garland on the worst landlords list?

Brian Garland has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Brian Garland had any litigation cases?

Brian Garland has 9 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Brian Garland

Agent·1 building·87 units

3.3

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Brian Garland

Brian Garland is a modestly rated but responsible agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 7 reviews, with 29% recommending their buildings and 29% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 46 open violations, and 9 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Brian Garland is an agent associated with 1 building and 87 units in Astoria, Queens. The portfolio is concentrated in Astoria in Queens. The building was constructed in 1926 and is categorized as low-rise. All of the associated building units are rent-stabilized.

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Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback on buildings managed by Brian Garland reflects a mixed management experience. While buildings are generally praised for cleanliness, good locations, and helpful porters, renters consistently report pest infestations and inadequate pest control responses. Heating issues and noise disturbances are common, with some complaints of slow or unsatisfactory management replies. Garbage management is often rated positively. Renters suggest that the management should prioritize pest control, timely maintenance fixes, and better noise insulation. Overall, tenants find the management inconsistent, valuing location and staff friendliness but urging stronger owner involvement and responsiveness to improve living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Not the best close to the worst

Pros

Good location, cute courtyard and porters are very nice.

Cons

Managed by A&E, other locations are managed better but this one they dont seem to give a shit.

Advice to the owners

Stronger pest control

Former tenant·3 months ago

Loved living here

Pros

I loved the surrounding area The building was very clean Friendly and helpful staff and super Laundry on site was a super plus Dog friendly

Cons

neighbors were not clean and there were german roaches in my apartment from next door When I brought it up with mgmt they did not respond with a solution

Advice to the owners

Respond to pest complaints

Buildings associated with BRIAN GARLAND

Rent-stabilized
30-49 Crescent Street
3.3(7)
Astoria

Rent-stabilized

30-49 Crescent Street

3.3(7)

Astoria

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 average0.52Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

17Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

17Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

12Class 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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Brian Garland

Agent·1 building·87 units

3.3

7 reviews