What do tenants say about Joseph Giaimo?

Joseph Giaimo has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 19 reviews.

How many violations does Joseph Giaimo have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joseph Giaimo average 0.75 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joseph Giaimo?

32% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Giaimo would recommend living there.

Has Joseph Giaimo had any litigation cases?

Joseph Giaimo has 13 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Joseph Giaimo had any evictions?

Joseph Giaimo has 8 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Joseph Giaimo responsive to tenants?

32% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Giaimo approve of how it is run.

Is Joseph Giaimo on the worst landlords list?

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

How many buildings does Joseph Giaimo own or manage?

Joseph Giaimo owns or manages 18 buildings totalling 251 units.

Joseph Giaimo

Shareholder·18 buildings·251 units

2.8

19 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joseph Giaimo

Joseph Giaimo is a modestly rated but responsible shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 19 reviews, with 32% recommending their buildings and 32% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 8 evictions, 190 open violations, and 13 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Joseph Giaimo is a shareholder associated with 18 buildings and 251 units across Hell's Kitchen, Sutton Place, Hudson Yards, Yorkville, and Kips Bay in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1910s, with earlier constructions dating back to the 1890s. The buildings are mostly mid-rise, providing a range of living options. A majority 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.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Joseph Giaimo reveal significant management issues, particularly concerning cleanliness and pest control. Many residents express dissatisfaction with unmet maintenance requests, poor garbage management, and noise levels from both neighbors and the surrounding environment. The responsiveness of management has been criticized, with several reviews highlighting a lack of communication and support from the landlord. Although some tenants appreciate the location and affordability, the overarching sentiment suggests a troubled living experience, emphasizing the need for more effective property management and tenant care. Consequently, many do not recommend renting from him.

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 JOSEPH GIAIMO

Rent-stabilized

554 West 50 Street

2.4(2)

Hell's Kitchen

Rent-stabilized

454 West 45 Street

4.1(1)

Hell's Kitchen

Rent-stabilized

792 9 Avenue

3.3(3)

Hell's Kitchen

Rent-stabilized

794 9 Avenue

2.5(3)

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.75Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

63Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

86Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

38Class 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

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Joseph Giaimo

Shareholder·18 buildings·251 units

2.8

19 reviews

Joseph Giaimo

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About Joseph Giaimo

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