What do tenants say about John Imperatore?

John Imperatore has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

How many violations does John Imperatore have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Imperatore average 0.25 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Imperatore?

40% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Imperatore would recommend living there.

How many buildings does John Imperatore own or manage?

John Imperatore owns or manages 19 buildings totalling 92 units.

Is John Imperatore responsive to tenants?

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

Has John Imperatore had any litigation cases?

John Imperatore has 10 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has John Imperatore had any evictions?

John Imperatore has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Is John Imperatore on the worst landlords list?

John Imperatore has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

John Imperatore

Site Manager·19 buildings·92 units

3.2

10 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Imperatore

John Imperatore is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 10 reviews, with 40% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 23 open violations, and 10 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. John Imperatore is a site manager associated with 19 buildings and 92 units across Williamsburg, Ridgewood, Greenpoint, East Williamsburg, and Bushwick in Brooklyn and Queens. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s, representing a time of significant development in the area. The majority of the associated buildings are mostly low-rise. About 42 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by John Imperatore reveal significant issues with cleanliness and pest control, often citing roaches and unkempt garbage areas. While some residents praise the location, heat, and responsiveness of management, many express frustration over deteriorating conditions, such as maintenance delays and inadequate building management. Common requests include more frequent cleaning, pest prevention measures, and renovations to improve living conditions. Neighbors are generally viewed positively, but concerns regarding noise levels and a lack of proper upkeep remain prevalent. Overall, while management shows some responsiveness, the properties often fall short of tenants’ expectations for quality and maintenance.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Great location but just worn down building

Pros

I loved this neighborhood so much however this building has a lot to work on. The food at the restaurant below was also amazing and the staff were like family

Cons

Quickly into moving in we had a roach problem, and as much as the exterminator would come it seems like nothing would help. It’s clear they are coming from the restaurant below (don’t let that stop you from getting their food because it’s fantastic) and no matter how much the exterminator would come the building just needs some updating. The men below at the restaurant are the sweetest ever, but that couldn’t keep me on the lease as I was tired of living uncomfortably with the conditions of the building. I also lived on the top floor where there were only windows in the bedroom, so you are unable to put an ac throughout the apartment and it would get insanely hot in the summer. Even with AC in both bedrooms and a fan in the living room it’s gonna be about 90 degrees in there on a day it’s like 95 outside.

Advice to the owners

Try and renovate a little and get the place below an exterminator. Also the front door sometimes didn’t lock, so fix that and clean the hallways much more