What do tenants say about Howard Chin?

Howard Chin has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does Howard Chin have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Howard Chin average 1.07 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Howard Chin?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Howard Chin would recommend living there.

Is Howard Chin on the worst landlords list?

Howard Chin has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Howard Chin had any litigation cases?

Howard Chin has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Has Howard Chin had any evictions?

Howard Chin has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Howard Chin responsive to tenants?

80% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Howard Chin approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Howard Chin own or manage?

Howard Chin owns or manages 1 building totalling 27 units.

Howard Chin

Shareholder·1 building·27 units

3.8

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Howard Chin

Howard Chin is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 5 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 80% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 29 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 4, 2026. Across Little Italy in Manhattan, Howard Chin is a shareholder associated with 1 building and 27 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Little Italy in Manhattan. The building was built in 1910 and is classified as primarily mid-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.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Howard Chin reveal a mixed but generally positive tenant experience. Tenants appreciate his responsiveness and presence in the building, which fosters trust and prompt issue resolution. The location is highly favored, with clean and well-maintained common areas noted by several renters. However, persistent concerns include pest control problems, occasional garbage buildup, and lack of intercom systems causing minor inconveniences. Water pressure and heating are mostly reliable, though some tenants report scaling in taps and hot water issues. Overall, residents find the buildings livable with a responsive management style, though improvements in pest control and entry systems could enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

It’s a decent place to stay

Pros

Decent heat in the winter. Decent neighbors. Not too much commotion outside

Cons

The garbage outside can pile up quick

Former tenant·6 hours ago

Present landlord in all the wrong ways

Pros

Perfect location Renovated unit with nice finishes and new appliances Responsive landlord (see below for flip side and exceptions)

Cons

No doorbell Unresponsive to pest problem (lies about it) Dangerously hot tap water Landlord around allllll the time

Buildings associated with HOWARD CHIN

Rent-stabilized
95 Elizabeth Street
3.8(5)
Little Italy

Rent-stabilized

95 Elizabeth Street

3.8(5)

Little Italy

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.07Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

4Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

17Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class 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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Howard Chin

Shareholder·1 building·27 units

3.8

5 reviews