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Cougar Associates 1 Llc

Corporate Owner·5 buildings·115 units
4.2

14 reviews

Highlights

5
Evictions
4
Litigation cases

About Cougar Associates 1 Llc

Cougar Associates 1 Llc is a well-regarded and reliable corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 14 reviews, with 86% recommending their buildings and 93% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 3 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Associated with 5 buildings and 115 units across Manhattan, Cougar Associates 1 LLC is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1890s to the 1900s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio is concentrated in Greenwich Village in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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 COUGAR ASSOCIATES 1 LLC emphasize consistently clean and well-maintained properties with responsive and helpful superintendents. Tenants appreciate the quiet atmosphere, good water pressure, and friendly neighbors, particularly valuing the management's promptness in addressing pest issues when they arise. Some concerns include occasional noise from street activity, pest recurrence in a few units, and dated apartment finishes. A few renters flagged unclear rental terms and occasional rent hikes, advising transparent communication and timely upkeep improvements. Overall, management is regarded as attentive and reliable, fostering safe, comfortable living environments in desirable Manhattan locations.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great building and location

Pros

Responsive super, common area clean, great location

Cons

small apartments are tight

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Standard Greenwich Village

Pros

Maintained and cleaned regularly Excellent water pressure

Cons

No self serve laundry nearby Small rooms

Buildings associated with COUGAR ASSOCIATES 1 LLC

  • 178 Thompson Street
    Rent-stabilized

    178 Thompson Street

    3.9(3)

    Greenwich Village

  • 176 Thompson Street
    Rent-stabilized

    176 Thompson Street

    4.6(2)

    Greenwich Village

  • 174 Thompson Street
    Rent-stabilized

    174 Thompson Street

    4.3(2)

    Greenwich Village

  • 172 Thompson St
    Good cause

    172 Thompson St

    4.2(4)

    Greenwich Village

178 Thompson Street
Rent-stabilized

178 Thompson Street

3.9(3)

Greenwich Village

176 Thompson Street
Rent-stabilized

176 Thompson Street

4.6(2)

Greenwich Village

174 Thompson Street
Rent-stabilized

174 Thompson Street

4.3(2)

Greenwich Village

172 Thompson St
Good cause

172 Thompson St

4.2(4)

Greenwich Village

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 average0.02Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
2Class 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

1Class 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

Cougar Associates 1 LLC has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 14 reviews.

Buildings managed by Cougar Associates 1 LLC average 0.02 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

86% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Cougar Associates 1 LLC would recommend living there.

Cougar Associates 1 LLC owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 115 units.

Cougar Associates 1 LLC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Cougar Associates 1 LLC has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Cougar Associates 1 LLC has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Cougar Associates 1 Llc

Corporate Owner·5 buildings·115 units
4.2

14 reviews

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