What do tenants say about John Chin?

John Chin has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does John Chin have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Chin average 0.49 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Chin?

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Chin would recommend living there.

Is John Chin on the worst landlords list?

John Chin has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has John Chin had any litigation cases?

John Chin has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Has John Chin had any evictions?

John Chin has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

How many buildings does John Chin own or manage?

John Chin owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 53 units.

Is John Chin responsive to tenants?

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

John Chin

Officer·2 buildings·53 units

3.8

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Chin

John Chin is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 26 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 29, 2026. Across Nolita and the Lower East Side in Manhattan, John Chin is an officer associated with 2 buildings and 53 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Nolita in Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s and are mostly mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent renter reviews for properties managed by John Chin emphasize a mix of notable strengths and weaknesses. Residents commend his responsiveness and attentiveness as a landlord, with many appreciating the competitive rental prices. However, cleanliness is a recurring concern, particularly regarding shared spaces and garbage management, which has been described as poor. While noise levels and overall heat functionality are acceptable, some buildings suffer from less desirable amenities and aging infrastructure. Despite these issues, some tenants recommend the buildings, mainly due to good neighborly relations and location benefits, signaling a need for improved maintenance and care from management.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Old building great landlord

Pros

Rent was very low, extremely responsive and attentive landlord

Cons

Very very dirty stairs and hallway; trash was kept inside the building out in the open on the first floor

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Perfect Location for Young People

Pros

the location, safetiness, space of apartment

Cons

no in unit washer/dryer

Buildings associated with JOHN CHIN

Rent-stabilized

394 Broome Street

4.1(1)

Nolita

Rent-stabilized

111 Chrystie Street

3.6(2)

Lower East 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 average0.49Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

15Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A

Non-hazardous

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

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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John Chin

Officer·2 buildings·53 units

3.8

3 reviews

John Chin

Highlights

About John Chin

Renter recommendations

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Reviews

Old building great landlord

Pros

Cons

Perfect Location for Young People

Pros

Cons

Buildings associated with JOHN CHIN

394 Broome Street

111 Chrystie Street

394 Broome Street

111 Chrystie Street

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Open violations

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John Chin

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