What do tenants say about Robert Chou?

Robert Chou has an average tenant rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Robert Chou have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Robert Chou average 2.6 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Robert Chou?

15% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Robert Chou would recommend living there.

Has Robert Chou had any litigation cases?

Robert Chou has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Robert Chou own or manage?

Robert Chou owns or manages 1 building totalling 15 units.

Is Robert Chou responsive to tenants?

29% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Robert Chou approve of how it is run.

Has Robert Chou had any evictions?

Robert Chou has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Robert Chou on the worst landlords list?

Robert Chou has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Robert Chou

Agent·1 building·15 units

2.4

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Robert Chou

Robert Chou is a poorly regarded agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 7 reviews, with 15% recommending their buildings and 29% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 39 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated September 1, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 15 units across Manhattan, Robert Chou is an agent responsible for a portfolio that spans construction from 1920. The portfolio is concentrated in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The building is primarily 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.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for ROBERT CHOU-managed buildings highlights significant challenges in management responsiveness and building maintenance. While some appreciate the good location and quiet neighbors, many report poor cleanliness in common areas, inadequate garbage management, and ongoing pest issues. Tenants express frustration with slow or rude communication from the landlord, unresolved heating and water problems, and neglected repairs, including ceiling damage and security concerns like unlocked mailboxes. Reports of unexpected rent hikes without proper notice exacerbate dissatisfaction. Overall, renters should anticipate management struggles and upkeep delays, with improvements needed in communication and building care to enhance tenant experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·44 minutes ago

Cleanliness in public areas needed

Pros

Finally quiet after squatters removed

Cons

Needs more cleanliness in hallways

Advice to the owners

Upkeep needed on building

Former tenant·8 months ago

Needs more cleanliness to comman areas

Pros

The area is amazing and the apts are cute

Cons

No lock on front door by mailbox’s

Advice to the owners

Clean common space

Buildings associated with ROBERT CHOU

Good cause
366 West 52 Street
2.4(7)
Hell's Kitchen

Good cause

366 West 52 Street

2.4(7)

Hell's Kitchen

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 average2.60Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

12Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

19Class 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

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Robert Chou

Agent·1 building·15 units

2.4

7 reviews