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Peter Giaimo

Head Officer·9 buildings·112 units
3.1

8 reviews

Highlights

5
Evictions
6
Litigation cases

About Peter Giaimo

Peter Giaimo is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 8 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 13% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 66 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated September 19, 2026. Associated with 9 buildings and 112 units across Manhattan, Peter Giaimo is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1890s to the 1910s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including Hell's Kitchen, Sutton Place, Kips Bay, and Yorkville. The buildings are 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

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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.

Recent tenant reviews indicate that buildings managed by Peter Giaimo often struggle with significant management and maintenance issues. Many residents report poor cleanliness and garbage management, along with a lack of owner responsiveness. Complaints about pest control, particularly bedbug infestations, and deteriorating building conditions are prevalent. While some tenants appreciate the affordable rent and decent locations, the overwhelming sentiment suggests that management prioritizes profit over tenant satisfaction. Improvements in maintenance practices and better communication are strongly recommended by renters. Overall, potential tenants should be wary and prepared for challenges regarding management and upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Nasty management and bad layouts

Pros

The location is great. High ceilings.

Cons

Apt layouts, appliances, bathroom fixtures, closet space, dirty hallways, management, landlord.

Advice to the owners

Treat residents as though they’re at their home, not yours.

Former tenant·just now

Cheap rent, comes with issues

Pros

Cheap/inexpensive rent. Some market rate many not. Front desk ladies are super nice and helpful.

Cons

All what’s already been listed. Must call and press them for pest control. Building in poor condition. Doesn’t take care of it. Packages stolen.

Advice to the owners

Take care of your building and tenants. They need livable usable space.

Buildings associated with PETER GIAIMO

  • 454 West   45 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    454 West 45 Street

    4.1(1)

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 643 10 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    643 10 Avenue

    2.9(3)

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 641 10 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    641 10 Avenue

    2.4(1)

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 489 2 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    489 2 Avenue

    2.6(1)

    Kips Bay

454 West   45 Street
Rent-stabilized

454 West 45 Street

4.1(1)

Hell's Kitchen

643 10 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

643 10 Avenue

2.9(3)

Hell's Kitchen

641 10 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

641 10 Avenue

2.4(1)

Hell's Kitchen

489 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

489 2 Avenue

2.6(1)

Kips Bay

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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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 average0.58Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
16Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

36Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

11Class A
Non-hazardous

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

3Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Peter Giaimo has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

Buildings managed by Peter Giaimo average 0.58 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

25% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Peter Giaimo would recommend living there.

Peter Giaimo has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

13% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Peter Giaimo approve of how it is run.

Peter Giaimo owns or manages 9 buildings totalling 112 units.

Peter Giaimo has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Peter Giaimo has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Peter Giaimo

Head Officer·9 buildings·112 units
3.1

8 reviews

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