What do tenants say about John Catsimatidis?

John Catsimatidis has an average tenant rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 46 reviews.

How many violations does John Catsimatidis have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Catsimatidis average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Catsimatidis?

70% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Catsimatidis would recommend living there.

Is John Catsimatidis responsive to tenants?

66% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Catsimatidis approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does John Catsimatidis own or manage?

John Catsimatidis owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 968 units.

Is John Catsimatidis on the worst landlords list?

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

Has John Catsimatidis had any evictions?

John Catsimatidis has 10 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

John Catsimatidis

Shareholder·5 buildings·968 units

4.5

46 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

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

Highlights

Evictions

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About John Catsimatidis

John Catsimatidis is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.5/5 across 46 reviews, with 70% recommending their buildings and 66% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 10 evictions, 2 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Associated with 5 buildings and 968 units across Brooklyn, John Catsimatidis is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 2000s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily high-rise. All 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 Catsimatidis indicate a mixed experience. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly, responsive staff, particularly in handling maintenance issues swiftly. However, concerns arise regarding management responsiveness, with reports of slow communication and unresolved maintenance requests. Noise from construction and neighboring units also proves problematic for some. Despite these drawbacks, primarily linked to management practices, tenants generally find a supportive community and commendable amenities, suggesting a need for improved management communication to enhance residents' overall satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Giovanni - Mostly Pros

Pros

Free amenities Unit Size Kitchen Appliances Washer / Dryer Location

Cons

Management mostly leaves you alone, but is not necessarily the most pleasant to deal with, nor are they quick to respond to issues. Porters and Concierge are all lovely people, but maintenance is not always the most friendly and have closed out my maintenance tickets multiple times without ever showing up or completing repairs. HVAC units seem underpowered and old. Building amenities are treated like an afterthought. Some units are remarkably overpriced.

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Decent Apartment , Good Location

Pros

- amenities are great (post COVID) - concierge, maintenance, and staff are friendly and helpful - friendly neighbors

Cons

UPDATE - 3/7/2025 - Constant construction and power outages to deal with an issue stemming from an electric fire in August 2024 - 3+ full day power outages - All day noise - permit runs through June 2025 - Management is not responsive - occasionally hot water will go out and become lukewarm (seems to happen about once per month) - because packages must be checked in at concierge, it may be a bit after delivery before you can pick them up

Advice to the owners

Have some empathy

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Rent-stabilized

202 Myrtle Avenue

Downtown Brooklyn

Rent-stabilized

86 Fleet Place

4.1(19)

Downtown Brooklyn

Top rated

180 Myrtle Avenue

4.7(10)

Downtown Brooklyn

Top rated

81 Fleet Place

4.4(14)

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Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

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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 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

2Class 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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