What do tenants say about Jonathan Ruhl?

Jonathan Ruhl has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

How many violations does Jonathan Ruhl have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Jonathan Ruhl average 0.13 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Jonathan Ruhl?

64% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jonathan Ruhl would recommend living there.

Is Jonathan Ruhl on the worst landlords list?

Jonathan Ruhl has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Jonathan Ruhl had any evictions?

Jonathan Ruhl has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Jonathan Ruhl responsive to tenants?

64% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Jonathan Ruhl approve of how it is run.

Has Jonathan Ruhl had any litigation cases?

Jonathan Ruhl has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Jonathan Ruhl own or manage?

Jonathan Ruhl owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 164 units.

Jonathan Ruhl

Head Officer·4 buildings·164 units

3.5

11 reviews

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About Jonathan Ruhl

Jonathan Ruhl is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 11 reviews, with 64% recommending their buildings and 64% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 22 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Associated with 4 buildings and 164 units across Queens and Manhattan, Jonathan Ruhl is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Sunnyside and the Upper West Side, as well as Hudson Heights. 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.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Jonathan Ruhl reveal a mixed management experience. Positively, many appreciate responsive and friendly onsite supers, quiet and respectful neighbors in certain buildings, decent cleanliness, and rent-stabilized units with helpful amenities like laundry and elevators. However, significant concerns include inconsistent maintenance responsiveness, persistent heating and hot water issues, pest problems especially in the summer, and cleanliness lapses with garbage management. Noise from neighbors and building defects in older properties are occasionally mentioned. While some tenants recommend these buildings due to good management in parts, others struggle with slow issue resolution and uneven upkeep. Overall, expect varied management quality across properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Bad Students - Good Building

Pros

building management is great; super is fantastic

Cons

Columbia and Barnard students do not respect the common spaces, neighbors, and leave trash outside their doors

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Nice, Old Walk-Up Building

Pros

I really liked how nice and quiet it was in the rooms away from the street. Even near the street, it is peaceful most of the time. Neighbors were friendly, too.