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R

Richard Podpirka

Site Manager·26 buildings·1283 units
4.1

42 reviews

Highlights

11
Evictions
25
Litigation cases

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Richard Podpirka show that his properties are generally clean and well-maintained, with highly praised supers who are responsive and attentive. Many buildings benefit from efficient garbage management and pest control services, though occasional issues with roaches and rodents arise depending on location. Heating systems can be inconsistent, sometimes too cold in winter, and noise levels vary, especially in urban areas near transit or busy streets. Responsiveness from management itself is mixed; some tenants note timely service, while others express frustration with slow or indifferent responses and rent increases. Overall, tenants appreciate the care by on-site staff but urge improved communication and fairer rent practices.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

Responsive Super and beautiful building

Pros

The Super was incredible

Cons

Roaches but the exterminator was great

Advice to the owners

Your rent is way to high for this building.

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Great Rental Experience

Pros

Extremely responsive super, quick repairs, well maintained building

Cons

Walls can be thin so neighbors can adjust your experience, laundry price increase

Buildings associated with RICHARD PODPIRKA

  • 174 East 3 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    174 East 3 Street

    East Village

  • 172 East 3 Street
    Good cause

    172 East 3 Street

    East Village

  • 144-25 Roosevelt Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    144-25 Roosevelt Avenue

    3.4(2)

    Murray Hill (Queens)

  • 2728 Kings Highway
    Rent-stabilized

    2728 Kings Highway

    Madison

174 East 3 Street
Rent-stabilized

174 East 3 Street

East Village

172 East 3 Street
Good cause

172 East 3 Street

East Village

144-25 Roosevelt Avenue
Rent-stabilized

144-25 Roosevelt Avenue

3.4(2)

Murray Hill (Queens)

2728 Kings Highway
Rent-stabilized

2728 Kings Highway

Madison

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 average0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
4Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

8Class 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

R

Richard Podpirka

Site Manager·26 buildings·1283 units
4.1

42 reviews

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