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Brian Newman

Officer·8 buildings·188 units
3.3

19 reviews

Highlights

18
Evictions
20
Litigation cases

About Brian Newman

Brian Newman is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 19 reviews, with 48% recommending their buildings and 53% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 18 evictions, 150 open violations, and 20 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Associated with 8 buildings and 188 units across Manhattan, Brian Newman is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1910s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for properties managed by Brian Newman indicate a mixed experience with significant concerns regarding management responsiveness and building maintenance. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness of shared areas and good garbage management, but common complaints highlight inadequate heating, pest issues, and lack of timely responses from management for urgent repairs. While several renters value the buildings' locations and amenities, persistent problems with heat and pests detract from overall satisfaction. Recommendations include better attention to maintenance issues, particularly heat management in winter, and enhanced pest control efforts. Overall, potential tenants should weigh the appealing aspects against the noted drawbacks.

Reviews

Former tenant·44 minutes ago

280 w 117

Pros

Generally clean on daily basis

Cons

Super sucks in general

Former tenant·4 hours ago

Long Term Tenant Same Old Problems

Pros

A good deal in the area and rent doesn’t ever go up too much. Laundry in unit and dishwasher.

Cons

Lots of structural damage that cause ceiling leaks and caving in. Heat goes out every year for a week. Endless roach and rodent problem

Buildings associated with BRIAN NEWMAN

  • 2166 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
    Rent-stabilized

    2166 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

    2.5(4)

    South Harlem

  • 1 Convent Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1 Convent Avenue

    3.2(9)

    West Harlem

  • 272 West 115 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    272 West 115 Street

    South Harlem

  • 274 West 115 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    274 West 115 Street

    4.2(2)

    South Harlem

2166 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

2166 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

2.5(4)

South Harlem

1 Convent Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1 Convent Avenue

3.2(9)

West Harlem

272 West 115 Street
Rent-stabilized

272 West 115 Street

South Harlem

274 West 115 Street
Rent-stabilized

274 West 115 Street

4.2(2)

South Harlem

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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 average0.79Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
38Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

75Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

37Class 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

Brian Newman has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 19 reviews.

Buildings managed by Brian Newman average 0.79 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

48% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Brian Newman would recommend living there.

Brian Newman owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 188 units.

Brian Newman has 18 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Brian Newman has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Brian Newman has 20 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Brian Newman

Officer·8 buildings·188 units
3.3

19 reviews

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