What do tenants say about Brian Garland?

Brian Garland has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Brian Garland have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Brian Garland average 0.66 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Brian Garland?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Brian Garland would recommend living there.

Is Brian Garland on the worst landlords list?

Brian Garland has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Brian Garland had any evictions?

Brian Garland has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Brian Garland own or manage?

Brian Garland owns or manages 1 building totalling 63 units.

Is Brian Garland responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Brian Garland approve of how it is run.

Has Brian Garland had any litigation cases?

Brian Garland has 15 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Brian Garland

Agent·1 building·63 units

3.2

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Brian Garland

Brian Garland is a mixed-profile agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 42 open violations, and 15 litigation cases. Data last updated September 1, 2026. Brian Garland is an agent associated with 1 building and 63 units across Kensington in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Kensington in Brooklyn. The building was constructed in 1964 and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of BRIAN GARLAND's buildings appreciate the generally responsive management and benefits such as parking garages, elevators, and bright apartments with balconies. The neighborhood and local amenities receive positive remarks. However, there are consistent concerns about pest control issues, with roach and mice problems reported and ineffective extermination efforts. Noise pollution, particularly from nearby traffic and street activity, impacts living conditions. Security and building maintenance also need improvement, including lobby safety and stairwell upkeep. Rent increases and management responsiveness fluctuate, with some tenants dissatisfied. Overall, renters should expect attentive ownership but also be prepared for pest and noise challenges along with ongoing maintenance needs.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Decent but not great

Pros

Great Neighborhood Amazing food in the area Pretty Safe

Cons

A bit far from the F train (& no weekend service at the time) Lots of bugs Frequent package theft

Advice to the owners

Get better pest control and cameras in the lobby

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Overpriced Roach Motel

Pros

5 blocks to F train, 10 to Q/B line + buses. Dog friendly building. Working elevator, most days. Decent laundry room on site. Superintendent Team: hardworking + friendly. Updated apartment spaces. Although littered & often gross, Ocean Parkway Malls across the street are good for lounging, walking, biking. Walking distance to restaurants on Cortelyou.

Cons

Beware! Deregulated apartments; Pricey!! Mgmnt could be more responsive to inquiries/assistance; nothing done about noise pollution from inconsiderate tenants. The garbage area is a hassle to get to. Our kitchen specifically: poorly constructed with ZERO sealing of cracks/spaces between cabinets/walls. Exterminator was useless, lots of DIY work to rid our place of pests but nothing stopped the roaches and mice from breaching barriers & toxins. The roach infestation by the lobby mailboxes is insane; I refused to check my mail for months! Not much was done about the infestations. Our rent increased $500 after a 2-year lease so we moved, refusing to pay that increase to stay in a tiny makeshift 2 bedroom roach motel.

Advice to the owners

Read The Cons!

Buildings associated with BRIAN GARLAND

Rent-stabilized
483 Ocean Parkway
3.2(4)
Kensington

Rent-stabilized

483 Ocean Parkway

3.2(4)

Kensington

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 average0.66Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

18Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

20Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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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Brian Garland

Agent·1 building·63 units

3.2

4 reviews