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Dan Forrester

Head Officer·7 buildings·71 units
3.8

14 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
6
Litigation cases

About Dan Forrester

Dan Forrester is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 14 reviews, with 65% recommending their buildings and 65% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 27 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated July 31, 2026. Dan Forrester is a Head Officer associated with 7 buildings and 71 units across Hell's Kitchen, Tribeca, the Financial District, and Flatiron in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed primarily between the 1890s and 1910s, representing historical architecture from that era. The portfolio is mostly mid-rise, providing a blend of living environments within the associated neighborhoods. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments, allowing for some level of affordability in a city often characterized by its high rental prices. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Dan Forrester indicate a mixed experience. While many residents praise the spacious apartments and responsive management team, several reviews highlight issues such as inconsistent heating, frequent elevator malfunctions, and noise concerns from both the street and neighbors. Garbage management receives commendations, yet some tenants report piles of garbage in common areas. Overall, while there are well-maintained units and positive aspects such as in-unit laundry, issues with communication and management responsiveness persist. Prospective renters should expect a blend of appealing living spaces and some management challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

12 John St

Pros

Massive living room, in-unit laundry, elevator, hard to find 5 bedroom apartment

Cons

Radiators can be very loud, elevator has many problems/outages, water shut off without warning, street noise

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Very good in some aspects, but horrible management

Pros

in unit washer dryer + location are massive wins

Cons

Management is so disrespectful, starts doing construction projects with no noice

Buildings associated with DAN FORRESTER

  • 12 John Street
    Rent-stabilized

    12 John Street

    3.6(3)

    Financial District

  • 336 Canal Street
    Rent-stabilized

    336 Canal Street

    2.8(4)

    Tribeca

  • 11 West   17 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    11 West 17 Street

    3.8(3)

    Flatiron

  • 11 East 17 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    11 East 17 Street

    4.5(3)

    Flatiron

12 John Street
Rent-stabilized

12 John Street

3.6(3)

Financial District

336 Canal Street
Rent-stabilized

336 Canal Street

2.8(4)

Tribeca

11 West   17 Street
Rent-stabilized

11 West 17 Street

3.8(3)

Flatiron

11 East 17 Street
Rent-stabilized

11 East 17 Street

4.5(3)

Flatiron

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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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 average0.38Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
2Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

15Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class 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

Dan Forrester has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 14 reviews.

Buildings managed by Dan Forrester average 0.38 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

65% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Dan Forrester would recommend living there.

65% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Dan Forrester approve of how it is run.

Dan Forrester has 6 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Dan Forrester has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Dan Forrester owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 71 units.

Dan Forrester has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Dan Forrester

Head Officer·7 buildings·71 units
3.8

14 reviews

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