What do tenants say about Brian Kay?

Brian Kay has an average tenant rating of 2.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does Brian Kay have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Brian Kay average 0.41 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Brian Kay?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Brian Kay would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Brian Kay own or manage?

Brian Kay owns or manages 1 building totalling 24 units.

Is Brian Kay on the worst landlords list?

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

Is Brian Kay responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Brian Kay approve of how it is run.

Has Brian Kay had any evictions?

Brian Kay has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Brian Kay had any litigation cases?

Brian Kay has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Brian Kay

Site Manager·1 building·24 units

2.0

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Brian Kay

Brian Kay is a modestly rated but responsible site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.0/5 across 5 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 10 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 24 units across Manhattan, Brian Kay is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that was built primarily in the 1910s. The portfolio is concentrated in Yorkville in Manhattan. The building is 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.

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Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

1 year rental

Pros

Affordable, quiet, and washer and dryer in unit.

Cons

Pigeon problem, landlord unresponsive, and stolen packages.

Advice to the owners

Please be responsive! I had a serious bird issue outside my apartment and was not taken seriously which caused a lack of sleep.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Worst renting experience

Pros

Location was nice. Near the park, river, and museums.

Cons

Management extremely unresponsive. Was locked out of my unit 3 times from faulty electric locks. Garbage area was disgusting. Had to threaten legal action to get deposit back.

Advice to the owners

Be better.

Buildings associated with BRIAN KAY

Good cause
413 East 84 Street
2.0(5)
Yorkville

Good cause

413 East 84 Street

2.0(5)

Yorkville

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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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 average0.41Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

7Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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 Kay

Site Manager·1 building·24 units

2.0

5 reviews