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Safeguard Realty Management

Corporate Owner·25 buildings·215 units
3.6

23 reviews

Highlights

7
Evictions
21
Litigation cases

About Safeguard Realty Management

Safeguard Realty Management is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 23 reviews, with 61% recommending their buildings and 53% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 7 evictions, 152 open violations, and 21 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Safeguard Realty Management is a corporate owner associated with 25 buildings and 215 units across South Harlem, Lenox Hill, Two Bridges, Bushwick, Gramercy Park, Williamsburg, Sunnyside, and Flatbush. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and consist mostly of low-rise structures. About half 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

Building photos

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for properties managed by Safeguard Realty Management indicate a mixed track record. Tenants appreciate the friendly community and convenient locations, with some buildings showcasing recent renovations and solid amenities. However, significant concerns arise regarding management responsiveness, pest control, and maintenance issues, particularly related to heat and cleanliness. Many renters have reported unresolved pest problems and dissatisfaction with how garbage is managed. While some buildings have improved under new management, others remain plagued by inadequate support and upkeep. Overall, expect varying experiences, particularly in maintenance and communication with management.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Lived here for 4 years

Pros

We love the location, and the neighbors. We have befriended the shop owners nearby and everyone is really kind and helpful. Our unit was recently remodeled, and every new unit has a combo W/D.

Cons

Aside from the unit being on the small side, we have had cockroaches, mice, and flies during our time here, and we have heard from other tenants they have similar experiences. We also experienced several leaks in our unit, different places, which were caused by window issues with heavy rain, or tenant upstairs leaving water on which leaked into our bathroom and kitchen on separate and multiple occasions. The building has switched management 3 times over the years, and each time, increasingly worse in terms of communication and willingness to fix things. We didn't have heat all winter, filed numerous 311 reports.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Not bad for China town

Pros

Cheap, good neighbors, not bed apartments

Cons

Terrible manegment and sometimes bugs

Advice to the owners

Response to the messages of the renters

Buildings associated with Safeguard Realty Management

  • 349 22 Street

    349 22 Street

    Greenwood

  • 135 West  115 Street

    135 West 115 Street

    3.5(1)

    South Harlem

  • 511 East 75 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    511 East 75 Street

    4.4(2)

    Lenox Hill

  • 14 Avenue A
    Rent-stabilized

    14 Avenue A

    1.4(2)

    East Village

349 22 Street

349 22 Street

Greenwood

135 West  115 Street

135 West 115 Street

3.5(1)

South Harlem

511 East 75 Street
Rent-stabilized

511 East 75 Street

4.4(2)

Lenox Hill

14 Avenue A
Rent-stabilized

14 Avenue A

1.4(2)

East Village

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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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 average0.65Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
34Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

77Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

37Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

4Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Safeguard Realty Management has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 23 reviews.

Buildings managed by Safeguard Realty Management average 0.65 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

61% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Safeguard Realty Management would recommend living there.

Safeguard Realty Management has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

53% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Safeguard Realty Management approve of how it is run.

Safeguard Realty Management owns or manages 25 buildings totalling 215 units.

Safeguard Realty Management has 21 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Safeguard Realty Management has 7 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Safeguard Realty Management

Corporate Owner·25 buildings·215 units
3.6

23 reviews

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