What do tenants say about Joe Karas?

Joe Karas has an average tenant rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Joe Karas have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joe Karas average 0.67 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joe Karas?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joe Karas would recommend living there.

Is Joe Karas on the worst landlords list?

Joe Karas has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Joe Karas own or manage?

Joe Karas owns or manages 1 building totalling 74 units.

Is Joe Karas responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joe Karas approve of how it is run.

Has Joe Karas had any litigation cases?

Joe Karas has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Joe Karas

Officer·1 building·74 units

4.5

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joe Karas

Joe Karas is a well-regarded and reliable officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.5/5 across 2 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 50 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Joe Karas is an officer associated with a portfolio of 1 building containing 74 units in Forest Hills, Queens. The portfolio is concentrated in Forest Hills in Queens. Built in 1950, the building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·45 minutes ago

Clean & lovely building

Pros

The super's family is always on top of the cleanliness and maintenance of the building - its SUPER well kept! The nicest building I've lived in within the city so far

Cons

There's a lot of residences nearby this area so finding street parking can be a bit rough. The building has a parking garage you can pay to use but..

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Great building

Pros

Nice, prompt helpful super Steve, very close to the station, elevator

Cons

Smallish laundry room, hot water gets cold too fast

Advice to the owners

Please fix the boilers. The rest is perfect :)

Buildings associated with JOE KARAS

Rent-stabilized
75-20 113 Street
4.5(2)
Forest Hills

Rent-stabilized

75-20 113 Street

4.5(2)

Forest Hills

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 average0.67Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

36Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class 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

Joe Karas

Officer·1 building·74 units

4.5

2 reviews

Joe Karas

Officer·1 building·74 units

4.5

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joe Karas

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·45 minutes ago

Clean & lovely building

Pros

The super's family is always on top of the cleanliness and maintenance of the building - its SUPER well kept! The nicest building I've lived in within the city so far

Cons

There's a lot of residences nearby this area so finding street parking can be a bit rough. The building has a parking garage you can pay to use but..

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Great building

Pros

Nice, prompt helpful super Steve, very close to the station, elevator

Cons

Smallish laundry room, hot water gets cold too fast

Advice to the owners

Please fix the boilers. The rest is perfect :)

Buildings associated with JOE KARAS

Rent-stabilized
75-20 113 Street
4.5(2)
Forest Hills

Rent-stabilized

75-20 113 Street

4.5(2)

Forest Hills

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 average0.67Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

36Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class 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

Joe Karas

Officer·1 building·74 units

4.5

2 reviews