What do tenants say about James Henry?

James Henry has an average tenant rating of 1.2 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does James Henry have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by James Henry average 3.21 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by James Henry?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by James Henry would recommend living there.

Is James Henry responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by James Henry approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does James Henry own or manage?

James Henry owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 51 units.

Is James Henry on the worst landlords list?

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

Has James Henry had any evictions?

James Henry has 7 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

James Henry

Officer·2 buildings·51 units

1.2

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About James Henry

James Henry is a poorly regarded officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.2/5 across 2 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 7 evictions, 164 open violations, and 27 litigation cases. Data last updated August 31, 2026. Across Crown Heights and Ditmas Park in Brooklyn, James Henry is an officer associated with 2 buildings and 51 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Crown Heights and Ditmas Park. The buildings were built primarily in the 1910s and 1920s, and are mostly low-rise structures. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Smdh it sad

Pros

Nothing but a headache

Cons

No heat my kids got pneumonia.The son,Kenneth likes to threaten the tenants.He once turned off a tenants lights from the basement cause he was upset with her . The building is infested with mice from the garden of garbage.Save yr self time and court fees

Advice to the owners

Fire Kenneth Henry

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Toxic Landlord and Hazardous Building

Pros

- large, inexpensive apartments

Cons

Building was falling apart. Sewage leaking from public lobby ceiling. Landlord repeatedly harassed tenants including physical altercations and letter writing campaigns. Felt very unsafe for the entirety of my 5 year stay.

Advice to the owners

Sell building to responsible owner.

Buildings associated with JAMES HENRY

Rent-stabilized

1069 Sterling Place

1.4(1)

Crown Heights

Rent-stabilized

781 Ocean Avenue

1.0(1)

Ditmas Park

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average3.21Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

76Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

64Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

22Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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James Henry

Officer·2 buildings·51 units

1.2

2 reviews