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Wayne Ngai

Head Officer·1 building·237 units
4.3

32 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

Associated buildings are highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

Highlights

3
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Wayne Ngai

Wayne Ngai is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 32 reviews, with 79% recommending their buildings and 79% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 21 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 5, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 237 units across Manhattan, Wayne Ngai is a head officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction from the 1890s. The portfolio is concentrated in the Financial District in Manhattan. The building is a high-rise, and all of the associated units have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are 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

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Wayne Ngai mostly praise the friendly, attentive doormen and front desk staff who contribute to a safe, clean, and well-maintained living environment. Maintenance teams are generally responsive but sometimes slow to address issues, with occasional communication gaps on service updates. The buildings boast good amenities and excellent water pressure, though some note broken laundry machines and elevator delays. Rent increases are frequent and sometimes steep, sparking concerns about affordability and lease renewal fairness. Pest control is effective in many units, but a few tenants report significant cockroach problems unaddressed by management. Overall, tenants find the management professional yet advise improved responsiveness to tenant concerns and rent negotiations.

Reviews

Former tenant·15 minutes ago

Typical Big REIT Building in NYC

Pros

Staff is super kind, nice square footage

Cons

They will increase your rent and amenities fee, and the wifi doesnt work half the time

Former tenant·1 week ago

Decent building, but would not recommend A line

Pros

Nice doormen, responsive management team, no issues with pests

Cons

No natural sunlight in A line bedrooms

Buildings associated with WAYNE NGAI

  • 71 Broadway Apartments
    Top rated

    71 Broadway Apartments

    4.3(32)

    Financial District

71 Broadway Apartments
Top rated

71 Broadway Apartments

4.3(32)

Financial District

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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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 average0.08Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
6Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

10Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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

Wayne Ngai has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 32 reviews.

Buildings managed by Wayne Ngai average 0.08 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

79% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Wayne Ngai would recommend living there.

79% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Wayne Ngai approve of how it is run.

Wayne Ngai has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Wayne Ngai has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Wayne Ngai has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Wayne Ngai owns or manages 1 building totalling 237 units.

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Wayne Ngai

Head Officer·1 building·237 units
4.3

32 reviews

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