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Jay Wartski

Head Officer·8 buildings·361 units
4.1

24 reviews

Highlights

6
Evictions
4
Litigation cases

About Jay Wartski

Jay Wartski is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 24 reviews, with 88% recommending their buildings and 88% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 57 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Jay Wartski is a Head Officer associated with 8 buildings and 361 units across the Upper West Side, West Village, Chelsea, and Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between the years 1852 and 1923, reflecting a long history of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About 38 percent 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

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants consistently praise Jay Wartski's buildings for their cleanliness, well-maintained common areas, and responsive management. Residents appreciate the attentive superintendents and doormen, quick maintenance handling, and safety features like 24-hour concierge and secure access. However, the apartments are often noted as small with quirky layouts, and some express concerns about inconsistent heating, water pressure, and occasional pest issues in certain buildings. Laundry facilities tend to be coin-operated and sometimes busy. Noise levels vary depending on neighbors. Rent increases have caused dissatisfaction in some cases. Overall, management is viewed as communicative and proactive, creating a generally positive living experience despite some drawbacks.

Reviews

Former tenant·30 minutes ago

Great first nyc apa

Pros

Doorman Elevator Laundry Utilities included

Cons

Laundry can get busy

Former tenant·1 month ago

Great small building

Pros

The super cares deeply about the building and keeps it immaculately clean, and very responsive

Cons

The units are small and quirky shaped given pre war, and it’s very old school with quarters for laundry and paper checks for rent

Buildings associated with JAY WARTSKI

  • 250 West 100 Street
    Good cause

    250 West 100 Street

    4.2(5)

    Upper West Side

  • 304 West 92 Street
    Top rated

    304 West 92 Street

    4.4(18)

    Upper West Side

  • 408 West 51 Street
    Good cause

    408 West 51 Street

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 410 West 51 Street
    Good cause

    410 West 51 Street

    3.5(1)

    Hell's Kitchen

250 West 100 Street
Good cause

250 West 100 Street

4.2(5)

Upper West Side

304 West 92 Street
Top rated

304 West 92 Street

4.4(18)

Upper West Side

408 West 51 Street
Good cause

408 West 51 Street

Hell's Kitchen

410 West 51 Street
Good cause

410 West 51 Street

3.5(1)

Hell's Kitchen

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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 average0.15Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
6Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

20Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

31Class 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

Jay Wartski has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 24 reviews.

Buildings managed by Jay Wartski average 0.15 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

88% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jay Wartski would recommend living there.

Jay Wartski has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Jay Wartski has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

88% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Jay Wartski approve of how it is run.

Jay Wartski owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 361 units.

Jay Wartski has 6 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Jay Wartski

Head Officer·8 buildings·361 units
4.1

24 reviews

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