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Joan Cohen

Head Officer·4 buildings·202 units
4.4

12 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

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

Highlights

2
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Joan Cohen

Joan Cohen is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.4/5 across 12 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 92% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 7 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Joan Cohen is a Head Officer associated with a portfolio of 4 buildings and 202 units, primarily located across neighborhoods such as the Upper West Side, Yorkville, Upper East Side, and Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1970s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are 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

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Joan Cohen indicate a strong emphasis on cleanliness and effective garbage management, with many tenants appreciating the friendly and responsive maintenance staff. However, issues have been raised regarding noise levels—particularly from nearby construction and loud neighbors—which may be a concern for those working from home. While the owner’s responsiveness varies, some residents reported negative experiences with management communication. Overall, the buildings are well-maintained and located conveniently, though potential renters should be prepared for a lively environment and advocate for better tenant behavior standards.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Great if you're not home all the time

Pros

- Apartments are very clean, never had any pest issues - No doorman, but don't need it, its a very safe street - Studios are very large and fairly priced

Cons

- 57th st, is very loud, sirens, trucks, etc all the time - A few nearby buildings are doing construction from 7am-4pm weekdays, so if you work from home, its unbearably loud - Super is always cranky, and keeps his phone on DND - Walls are thin between apartments as if you're roommates

Former tenant·10 hours ago

Decent Building, Great Location

Pros

Close to subways, clean and well maintained building.

Cons

Very thin walls/ceilings, neighbors get worked up over poor noise isolation. Very few laundry machines for how many units there are.

Buildings associated with JOAN COHEN

  • 442 West 57 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    442 West 57 Street

    4.3(7)

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 219 East 84 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    219 East 84 Street

    4.2(2)

    Yorkville

  • 108 East 81 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    108 East 81 Street

    Upper East Side

  • 646 Amsterdam Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    646 Amsterdam Avenue

    4.6(3)

    Upper West Side

442 West 57 Street
Rent-stabilized

442 West 57 Street

4.3(7)

Hell's Kitchen

219 East 84 Street
Rent-stabilized

219 East 84 Street

4.2(2)

Yorkville

108 East 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

108 East 81 Street

Upper East Side

646 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

646 Amsterdam Avenue

4.6(3)

Upper West Side

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

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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 average0.03Violations 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

6Class 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

Joan Cohen has an average tenant rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

Buildings managed by Joan Cohen average 0.03 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joan Cohen would recommend living there.

Joan Cohen has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Joan Cohen owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 202 units.

Joan Cohen has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Joan Cohen has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

92% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joan Cohen approve of how it is run.

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Joan Cohen

Head Officer·4 buildings·202 units
4.4

12 reviews

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