What do tenants say about Louis Galpern?

Louis Galpern has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 15 reviews.

How many violations does Louis Galpern have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Louis Galpern average 0.02 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Louis Galpern?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Louis Galpern would recommend living there.

Has Louis Galpern had any evictions?

Louis Galpern has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Louis Galpern own or manage?

Louis Galpern owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 46 units.

Is Louis Galpern responsive to tenants?

20% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Louis Galpern approve of how it is run.

Is Louis Galpern on the worst landlords list?

Louis Galpern has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Louis Galpern had any litigation cases?

Louis Galpern has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Louis Galpern

Head Officer·3 buildings·46 units

2.6

15 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Louis Galpern

Louis Galpern is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 15 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 20% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Louis Galpern is a Head Officer associated with 3 buildings and 46 units across the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Greenwich Village in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1800s, reflecting a rich architectural history. 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.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Louis Galpern reflect a mixed experience among tenants. While some highlight the prime location and basic amenities, numerous complaints point to serious issues with pest control, particularly concerning roaches, and inadequate responsiveness from management. Many residents have voiced frustration over unaddressed maintenance issues and poor heating during winter months. Cleanliness and garbage management seem to vary widely, and security is a recurring concern. Despite a few positive experiences with staff, many tenants advise potential renters to consider other options due to significant management deficiencies and persistent pest problems.

Reviews

Former tenant·25 seconds ago

Okay given the location

Pros

Neighbors keep to themselves. Key fob is nice and easy

Cons

Rats and roaches! You’re living above 2 restaurants

Former tenant·7 hours ago

somehow, ended up being great

Pros

maybe i got lucky, idk. on the fifth floor (first floor is just a hallway leading to stairs), have literally zero problems with heat or water pressure (though sometimes the shower annoyingly turns cold and takes a min to get warm again), zero bugs/pests, pretty thick walls so i can't hear the neighbors, maintenance is actually super responsive, the people who maintain the building are nice. i fully expected this place to be dingy as hell. it's surprisingly nice.

Cons

the sinks are really annoyingly small in the apartment. tbh that's the only problem i've really had. also the stairs are really, really steep.

Buildings associated with LOUIS GALPERN

Rent-stabilized

112 Mac Dougal Street

2.2(5)

Greenwich Village

Rent-stabilized

97 Allen Street

2.6(4)

Lower East Side

Rent-stabilized

84 Hester Street

2.9(6)

Chinatown

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

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Water pressure

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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 average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class 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

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Louis Galpern

Head Officer·3 buildings·46 units

2.6

15 reviews