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Chris Niehaus

Head Officer·1 building·394 units
4.4

16 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

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

Highlights

7
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

About Chris Niehaus

Chris Niehaus is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.4/5 across 16 reviews, with 88% recommending their buildings and 88% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 7 evictions, 0 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 394 units across Manhattan, Chris Niehaus is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1980s to the 1980s, reflecting a specific generation of development. The portfolio is concentrated in Sutton Place in Manhattan. The building is primarily high-rise. None 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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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.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Chris Niehaus emphasize a strong standard of cleanliness and excellent garbage management. Residents frequently praise the responsiveness of the management team and the presence of friendly staff. While maintenance issues and noise levels due to ongoing construction can detract from the experience, the overall amenities and quality of living conditions, such as modern finishes and well-maintained common areas, are generally well-regarded. However, consistent rent increases and occasional infrastructure challenges have raised concerns among tenants. Overall, the management shows commitment to maintaining the buildings, making it a viable choice for prospective renters.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Pretty good but pricey

Pros

In unit washer and dryer, quiet neighbors , responsive maintenance

Cons

Constant construction noise, very pricey, not near mass transit, package management is a mess, nickel and dimed for heat hot water gym , windows leak like crazy, community laundry under repair for months as has elevator

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great place to live

Pros

- Modern finishes in the kitchen and bathroom - Amazing rooftop - Fitness center that's well equipped - Sun drenched apartment with view of the East River - Proximity to transit - Tranquil neighborhood - The doormen are amazing - Maintenance is lightning fast with fixing any issues in the apartment

Cons

- We're in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom and it's a bit on the pricy side - The unit we're in is a bit small - We're up for a lease renewal and they increased the rent by 8.8%

Buildings associated with CHRIS NIEHAUS

  • 420 East 54 Street
    Top rated

    420 East 54 Street

    4.4(16)

    Sutton Place

420 East 54 Street
Top rated

420 East 54 Street

4.4(16)

Sutton Place

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

-

Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

Chris Niehaus has an average tenant rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 16 reviews.

88% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Chris Niehaus would recommend living there.

Chris Niehaus has 7 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Chris Niehaus owns or manages 1 building totalling 394 units.

88% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Chris Niehaus approve of how it is run.

Chris Niehaus has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Chris Niehaus has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Chris Niehaus

Head Officer·1 building·394 units
4.4

16 reviews

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