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Augustus & James

Corporate Owner·1 building·465 units
3.7

8 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Augustus & James

Augustus & James is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 8 reviews, with 63% recommending their buildings and 63% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Across the All Upper West Side in Manhattan, Augustus & James is a corporate owner associated with 1 building containing 465 units. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1973 and is categorized as a high-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available 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

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of properties managed by Augustus & James indicate a mixed management experience. While many tenants appreciate the great locations, proximity to amenities, and well-maintained living spaces, there are notable concerns regarding cleanliness, garbage management, and pest control. Some residents report issues with responsiveness to maintenance requests and variable rent increases. Despite responsive staff in certain buildings, ongoing infrastructure problems and sporadic construction can affect overall satisfaction. Overall, potential renters should weigh the appealing aspects against management inconsistencies and consider specific units for a more tailored experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good location but poor management

Pros

Location is great

Cons

Significant rent increases, subpar management

Advice to the owners

Respond quickly to repair requests

Former tenant·3 months ago

Review of Building

Pros

Location, Convenience, doormen

Cons

Construction and trash situation

Buildings associated with AUGUSTUS & JAMES

  • 515 West 59 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    515 West 59 Street

    3.7(8)

    All Upper West Side

515 West 59 Street
Rent-stabilized

515 West 59 Street

3.7(8)

All Upper West 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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class 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

FAQs

Augustus & James has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

Buildings managed by Augustus & James average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

63% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Augustus & James would recommend living there.

Augustus & James owns or manages 1 building totalling 465 units.

Augustus & James has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Augustus & James has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

63% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Augustus & James approve of how it is run.

Augustus & James has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Augustus & James

Corporate Owner·1 building·465 units
3.7

8 reviews

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