What do tenants say about James Meskouris?

James Meskouris has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does James Meskouris have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by James Meskouris average 0.32 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by James Meskouris?

20% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by James Meskouris would recommend living there.

Is James Meskouris responsive to tenants?

20% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by James Meskouris approve of how it is run.

Has James Meskouris had any litigation cases?

James Meskouris has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has James Meskouris had any evictions?

James Meskouris has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is James Meskouris on the worst landlords list?

James Meskouris has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does James Meskouris own or manage?

James Meskouris owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 37 units.

James Meskouris

Shareholder·5 buildings·37 units

3.2

5 reviews

Highlights

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About James Meskouris

James Meskouris is a modestly rated but responsible shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 5 reviews, with 20% recommending their buildings and 20% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 12 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated August 6, 2026. James Meskouris is a shareholder associated with 5 buildings and 37 units across Hudson Yards, Greenwich Village, and the Lower East Side in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s, and are mainly low-rise structures. About 20% of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants renting from James Meskouris report a mixed experience across his buildings. Some appreciate the great Manhattan locations and proximity to transportation, alongside a helpful super and landlord presence in select properties. However, common complaints involve poor pest control (notably cockroaches and ants), noise issues from traffic and street activity, and unreliable building security features such as jammed door locks. Garbage management and overall cleanliness vary widely, with several ratings indicating subpar maintenance. Additionally, tenants highlight significant rent hikes and urge better noise and pest mitigation measures. Responsiveness from the owner is seen as inconsistent, with room for improvement in timely addressing tenant concerns.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 months ago

34% rent hike

Pros

Good location to trains and Manhattan access

Cons

Cockroaches with proximity above restaurant, noise from Lincoln tunnel traffic, exorbitant rent increases

Former tenant·10 months ago

Try to avoid this building if you can

Pros

The only pro to this building is that it is in 10 minute walking distance to Port Authority, Penn Station, the A/C/E, 1/2/3, N/Q/R/W, and 7 trains.

Cons

The external noise level was terrible, especially since the windows would always close. The entrance to the Lincoln tunnel is 3 blocks away so the traffic noise is always bad during rush hour and the hotel across the street has their garbage pick up between 2-3am. The street level door did not always lock, and the lock would get jammed so you didnt need a key sometimes to get in. There barely any, if any at all, pest mitigation done in the building. Nice, ants, cockroaches, etc all time of the year, especially with the building being on top of a restaurant.